Facts About Mysore By David H. Urmann At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Mysore is a historical landmark showcased in ancient Hindu mythology. It has achieved significant cultural growth throughout the years.

Mysore is one of the prime states in India, along with Mysore district and Mysore division headquarters. To the southwest region lies Bangalore, approximately 146 kilometers away.

Mysore derived its name from an anglicized version of Mahishuru. It means the abode of Mahisha. Mysore stands for “Mahishasura,” a demon coming from Hindu Mythology. Aside from this, Mysore is famous for its festivals and celebrations held during the festival of Dasara. During the festival, the city is visited by many tourists coming from other countries. Apart from this, Mysore is very popular for its “Yoga-related Health Tourism.”

The History of Mysore
Mysore has a vast and interesting history. It used to be monarchial, called the Kingdom of Mysore. But in 1947, it was overruled by the Wodeyar Dynasty. The Wodeyars are considered to be patrons of culture and art which had a significant contribution to the city’s cultural growth. It also led Mysore to earning the title Cultural Capital of Karnataka.

In reference to the Hindu mythology, a demon named Mahishasura ruled the area around Mysore. The demon was indicated as being killed by Chamundeshwari, a goddess who reigns a temple on top of the Chamundi Hills.

In December of 2005, Karnataka’s government decided to announce its intention to change the English name of their city to Mysuru. India’s government already approved it but the formality of incorporating it is yet to be completed.

Geography
Mysore is located at 12.3 and 76.65 of the globe. It has an altitude of 770 meters. It can be found in Karnataka’s southern region. It is found at the foot of the Chamundi Hills and spreads to an area of 128.42 square kilometers or 50 square miles.

March to June is summertime in Mysore. It is then followed by a monsoon from July to November. December to February is winter season. Rainfall averages about 792.02 millimeters. Even though Mysore is located near a safe seismic zone, there are still records of earthquakes within a magnitude higher than 4.5 on the Richter scale.

Natural Landscapes
Mysore also has beautiful lakes flowing through it. This would include the Lingambudhi, Karanji and Kukkarahalli Lake. Famous religious places in the region include St. Philomena’s Church and Chamundi Hills. The church was built in honor of St. Pilomena. Its construction was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, and bears a neo-gothic design.

Chamundi Hills is famous throughout the world because of the panoramic view of the city on top. Tourists want to reach the top to see this breathtaking view.

Tourist attractions include the Mysore Zoo, Kukkarahalli and Karanji Lakes as well as the Railway Museum, Regional Museum of Natural History, Oriental Research Institute and the Folklore Museum.

Another must see destination in Mysore is along the Krishnarajasagar Dam which is connected to the Brindavan Gardens. Here, you can witness an amazing musical fountain display every evening.

Demographics
According to the 2001 Census, the City of Mysore has a population that totals up to 799,228 people. 406,363 of which are males and the rest 392,865 are females. With this number, Mysore is regarded as Karnataka’s second largest city.

The gender ratio is 967 females for every 1000 males. The population density is about 6,223.55 persons per square kilometer. In this entire population, 76.76 percent are Hindus; 19 percent are Muslims and 2.84 four percent are Christians.

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