Five New Things To Do in Mysore This Dasara
October 1st 2010 07:52
Mysore is one of the top destinations when you think of the heritage circuit in India. And, the best time to visit Mysore is around their biggest festival - Dasara - which falls in the second week of October this year. Did you know that Dasara is a 600 year old living tradition - first started by the Vijayanagara Kings in Hampi and later carried forward by the Kings of Mysore.
From the 7th to 17th of October 2010 you will find the entire city in the mood for festivities. The Illuminated Mysore Palace with 97,000 bulbs would be the centre of the entire celebration.
Here are five new things that you could try out this Dasara in Mysore:
Mysore Style Yoga: You find Mysore Style Yoga studio in New York, London, Paris or Milan. Ever wondered how did it spread to the west? Here is your chance to experience Mysore Style Yoga and understand its positive effects on the body. In Mysore you can get to know the story of how this style started and why this city considered holy for Yogis which attracts close to 500 foreign nationals every month for Yoga practice. You have quite a few Yoga Shalas to try out in Lakshmipuram and Gokulam.
Garadi Mane,Traditional Wrestling House: Mysore has always been famous for its traditional wrestling, also known as Kushti. You can visit century old Wrestling houses to watch the men in loin cloths practice before they work on pinning down their opponent to the ground, Even the King back then was known for his wrestling skills, Do you want to try your luck? Then Mandi Mohalla is your best pick.
Night Walking Tour: Its time of the year when the entire city is decked up like a bride and the illumination makes it special. A Night Walking Tour where you get a feel this city,learn the Significance of Dasara, understand Mysore’s relevance in World History, Get to see one of India’s Oldest Secret Societies, get to have Mysore Pak from the family that invented and much more. Plus Mysore was recently voted the second cleanest city in India. So its enjoyable Walking. Organised by Royal Mysore Walks Royal Mysore Walks Call 9196320 44188
Traditional Food: Mysore’s delicacies find their place in every Indian restaurant around the world. From the sweet named after the city,Mysore Pak to a Mysore Masala Dosa there is an entire gamut to choose from. When in Mysore try the local fare, From great Masala Dosas in Mylari and GTR to tender meat at Mugal Durbar.
Gombe Mane,House of Dolls: It is a practice in Mysore for the girls of the house to make dolls during the time of Dasara and work on brining out a magnificent display their collection A lot of families even today follow this practice. You can get a peek in to the colourful tradition and if you wish you can also buy the dolls from a collection of 10,000 dolls at Gombe Mane at the Ramsons Kala Parishad, http://www.ramsonsmysore.com Call 91821 2443669
So, get going this Dasara to Mysore - the City of Royal Splendour!!
This is a guest post by Vinay - the founder of Royal Mysore Walks - A Walking Tour Venture organising themed tours in the city of Mysore. You can call Vinay at 9196320 44188.
From the 7th to 17th of October 2010 you will find the entire city in the mood for festivities. The Illuminated Mysore Palace with 97,000 bulbs would be the centre of the entire celebration.
Here are five new things that you could try out this Dasara in Mysore:
Mysore Style Yoga: You find Mysore Style Yoga studio in New York, London, Paris or Milan. Ever wondered how did it spread to the west? Here is your chance to experience Mysore Style Yoga and understand its positive effects on the body. In Mysore you can get to know the story of how this style started and why this city considered holy for Yogis which attracts close to 500 foreign nationals every month for Yoga practice. You have quite a few Yoga Shalas to try out in Lakshmipuram and Gokulam.
Garadi Mane,Traditional Wrestling House: Mysore has always been famous for its traditional wrestling, also known as Kushti. You can visit century old Wrestling houses to watch the men in loin cloths practice before they work on pinning down their opponent to the ground, Even the King back then was known for his wrestling skills, Do you want to try your luck? Then Mandi Mohalla is your best pick.
Night Walking Tour: Its time of the year when the entire city is decked up like a bride and the illumination makes it special. A Night Walking Tour where you get a feel this city,learn the Significance of Dasara, understand Mysore’s relevance in World History, Get to see one of India’s Oldest Secret Societies, get to have Mysore Pak from the family that invented and much more. Plus Mysore was recently voted the second cleanest city in India. So its enjoyable Walking. Organised by Royal Mysore Walks Royal Mysore Walks Call 9196320 44188
Traditional Food: Mysore’s delicacies find their place in every Indian restaurant around the world. From the sweet named after the city,Mysore Pak to a Mysore Masala Dosa there is an entire gamut to choose from. When in Mysore try the local fare, From great Masala Dosas in Mylari and GTR to tender meat at Mugal Durbar.
Gombe Mane,House of Dolls: It is a practice in Mysore for the girls of the house to make dolls during the time of Dasara and work on brining out a magnificent display their collection A lot of families even today follow this practice. You can get a peek in to the colourful tradition and if you wish you can also buy the dolls from a collection of 10,000 dolls at Gombe Mane at the Ramsons Kala Parishad, http://www.ramsonsmysore.com Call 91821 2443669
So, get going this Dasara to Mysore - the City of Royal Splendour!!
This is a guest post by Vinay - the founder of Royal Mysore Walks - A Walking Tour Venture organising themed tours in the city of Mysore. You can call Vinay at 9196320 44188.
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