Tataiah of Mysore and his noble deeds
Magge Venkatakrishnaiah, fondly known as Tataiah, was born in Magge village in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru District in 1844. He lost his father Subbaiah when he was just 11-years-old…
Royal Arches of Namma Mysuru
Mysuru is known for wide roads, planned roundabouts and majestic arches. Most of these were built during the reign of Wodeyars and are still intact as a mark of our…
The Dewans behind the Model City Mysuru
Mysuru is known as the most well planned and perfectly curated city. Under the able leadership of erstwhile Wodeyars, Mysuru was developed ahead of its time. Though the Wodeyars who…
House of the Teacher: A silver lining on heritage conservation
Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is India’s former President and the most worshipped teacher of modern times. Heritage City Mysuru has a strong connection with him. During 1918, Dr. Radhakrishnan…
Mysuru Airport named after Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
The State Cabinet has given its nod to name Mysuru Airport after erstwhile King of Mysore, HH Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar is the man who made Mysuru…
Planet Earth: The Zoological World
Planet Earth is a one-of-its-kind place which houses a public aquarium, pet zoo, an adventure park and much more which offers a great leisure time experience for both kids and…
Mysuru: A city of magnificent Palaces
Mysuru is a city full of spectacular palaces. The palaces offer a glimpse of our glorious past. They were built during the reign of Wodeyars. Though Ambavilas Palace is the…
Bahuroopi: A Commemoration of Art
Mysuru is known for its rich cultural heritage. Mysuru Rangayana, the brainchild of the legendary theatre personality B.V.Karanth, has been playing a vital role in attracting art patrons towards Mysuru.…
Tale of two historical statues
There are two historical statues of a postman and a commandant inside the Karnataka Armed Reserve Police (KARP) building. Both of these were erected during 1907 and are 115 years…