Friday, June 15, 2007

Mysore (Palace), Karnataka


Mysore Palace
Originally uploaded by kingshuk.
Mysore is well known for its palaces and the demon king Mahishasura. The Goddess Chamundeshwari destroyed the demon after ten days of heroic struggle. The nine day Navaratri festival celebrates this victory. The name Mysore is derived from Mahishuru which in turn comes from Mahisha.

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