Dasaprakash Paradise Mysore
Visiting the Famous Temples of Ancient Mysore
Mysore is a majestic city, known for its regal heritage. Here you can find so many palaces and forts where you can get a glimpse of what life was like in the bygone era. The cultural festivals and events in Mysore have earned it the name of cultural capital of Karnataka.
The Temple Of Mysore
Mysore is an important pilgrimage destination as it has some very important temples, which receive thousands of visitors everyday from all over the country. Here is a look at the key temples to visit in Mysore:
Chamudeswari Temple – It is a majestic temple and the presiding deity is Goddess Chamundesari. It is an important Shakti Peetham. The shrine was built by the Hoysala rulers in the 12th century and the tower was constructed by Vijayanagar rulers.
Gayatri Temple – it is inside the Mysore palace and was built by Jayachamaraja Wodeyar. The presiding deities are Savitri, Gayatri and Lakshmi. There are other shrines also here such as those of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and or Vishnu.
Someswara Temple – Just north of the Mysore palace is this famous temple, which has importance primarily because of its ancient Shiva Linga. The presiding deity is Lord Someswara and goddess Somasundari as well as Lord Narayana. All around the temple walls is intricate artwork like.
Bhuvaneswari Temple – It is dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneswari and has the usual Dravidian style architecture. Built by Jayachamaraja Wodeyar it is a majestic site. The presiding deity is Goddess Bhuvaneswari. Inside you an se so much of intricate carvings and detailed work on the walls the most famous attractions here is the Surya Mandala, which is the is a must see.
Sri Prasanna Krishna Swamy Temple – This is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Built in 1829, by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III it has numerous statues of Gods and goddesses. Inside the temple, you can see the loveliest stone carvings on temple alls and exquisite statues of deities.
A visit to the temples of Mysore is a spiritually transforming experience, one that will bring your closer to God.
Explore Mysore Staying In Dasaprakash Paradise Mysore
Dasaprakash Paradise Mysore is an elegant three star hotel, situated in Viekananda Road. The hotel is in close proximity to Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo and St Pilomena’s church. It has 80 rooms that are spread across four floors. The hotel’s interiors are very sophisticated, inclusive of modern décor, lovely flooring and elegant passageway, ceiling that makes way for a welcoming ambience.
Each room is spacious and fitted with modern facilities and amenities that make way for a cozy guest staying experience. Enjoy a lovely lunch or dinner here at the hotel’s multicuisine restaurant.
The ultra modern business center offers various types of meeting and conferencing facilities. Key guest conveniences are travel desk, concierge, gift shop, indoor games, currency exchange, massage center etc. other guest facilities are laundry and room service.