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Guru Sweets, Mysore And The History Of Mysore Pak

March 11, 2024 by Priya Radhakrishnan

Guru Sweets, Mysore Pak. Source Instagram

Mysore Pak, the famous Indian sweet from Mysore, Karnataka, tantalizes the taste buds of people at large across the borders of the country. The history of Mysore Pak is as sweet as its taste. Furthermore, the origin of Mysore Pak and Guru Sweets in Mysore, are beautifully linked. Learn about Guru Sweets, Mysore and the […]

Filed Under: Recipe And Food Tagged With: Foods from Karnataka, Mysore, Wodeyar Kings

Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar – A King Who Believed In Change

October 8, 2018 by madur

Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar

The ascension of Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, also known as Devaraja Wodeyar II, to the throne of Mysore, marked a turning point in the history of South India. On one hand, the kingdoms of Vijayanagara and Bijapur were losing hold over their territory and on the other Mysore was independent and asserting itself as Vijayanagara’s political […]

Filed Under: Personalities Tagged With: Mysore, Mysore Maharajas, Wodeyar, Wodeyar Kings

The Life and Reign of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IV

October 4, 2018 by madur

Chamaraja Wodeyar IV was the first independent ruler of Mysore to have any political significance. He ruled for a short period of 4 years. Maharaja Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar IV– Quick Facts Chamaraja Wodeyar IV – Early Years Chamaraja Wodeyar IV was the youngest son of Chamaraja Wodeyar III. He was born on 25th July 1507. […]

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The Life and Times of Raja Wodeyar I – The 9th Maharaja of Mysore

August 2, 2018 by madur

Raja Wodeyar I

For any kingdom to flourish, it needs stability. Unfortunately in the decade following the death of Timmaraja Wodeyar II in 1572, Mysore saw two more monarchs come and go. Thus, when Raja Wodeyar I ascended to the throne, he had a tough task ahead of him. During his reign of 39 years, the Kingdom of […]

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The Life and Achievements of Maharaja Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar-IV

June 5, 2018 by madur

Maharaja Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar-IV

Today, Bangalore is known as the Silicon Valley of India. This status was not achieved in a few years but is the result of a foundation laid down by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore, Maharaja Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar-IV or Sri Sir Krishnaraja Wodeyar- IV or Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. He was the 24th king of the […]

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The Wodeyar Kings of Mysore

May 28, 2015 by madur

Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar being coronated

The Wodeyar or Wadiyar dynasty ruled the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. It is the only royal family in India that has ruled over a kingdom for over 500 years. The rule of this royal family, extending over 5 centuries, was headed by 25 kings. The Rule of the Wodeyar Dynasty The […]

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St. Philomena’s Church, Mysore

September 30, 2013 by Jolad Rotti

St Philomena's Church, Mysore. Photographer Anthony Samson

St. Philomena’s Church in Mysore is considered to be the second largest church in Asia. Find out more about the architecture, the visiting time and how to reach this church in Mysore.

Filed Under: Mysore Tagged With: church, Mysore sightseeing, Wodeyar Kings

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