Mysore

:This article is about Mysore City. For information about Mysore District and Division, see Mysore District.

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Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. Mysore is the administrative seat of Mysore District and Mysore Division, and is the former capital of the Kingdom of Mysore. Mysore is known as the Cultural Capital of Karnataka.

Related Topics:
India - Karnataka - Mysore District - Kingdom of Mysore

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Mysore is located at 770 m above sea level and 135 km from Bangalore at {{coor d|12.18|N|76.42|E|}}. Mysore is known for its palaces and proximity to several attractions. One of the best (some would say worst) times to visit Mysore is during the annual nine-night, ten-day Dussera or Dasara or Navaratri festival, which usually occurs in early October.

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M - Sea level - Km - Bangalore - Dussera - Dasara - Navaratri

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