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[edit]Architecture
[edit]Designed by Henry Irwin, an English architect, the style is that of Indo-Saracenic architecture, with elements from Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architecture styles[1]. It is a three story, gray granite[2], structure, about 245 feet long and about 156 feet wide[1]. There are square towers, five stories tall, at each of the cardinal points, topped with pink domes[3][2]. The tallest tower is at the center of the palace, 145 feet tall[2][1], that is topped with a gold plated dome[1] .
The façade has arches, canopies, and bay windows[1]. There are seven arches and two smaller arches that connect to the centralized arch of the façade.[1] Above the central arch there is a sculpture of Gajalakshmi[1]. The palace is surrounded by gardens[1] and there are four entrances[3]. The 'Jaya Maarthaanda' (main entrance) to the East, 'Jayarama' to the North, 'Balarama' to the South, and 'Varaha' to the West[3].
Attractions
[edit]The entrance fee to get into the palace grounds, is 50 rupees per adult, 30 rupees per child aged 7 to 12 years old, and free for children younger than 7 years old[3].
At the main entrance, there are bronze tigers, sculpted by British sculptor, Robert William Colton, on either side of the walkways leading up to the palace[4]. The Gombe Thotti, also known as The Dolls' Pavilion, was a place to display and worship dolls during Dasara festivities[5]. Ane Bagilu, also known as Elephant Gate, is the main entrance to the palace's interior[6], symbolizing power and strength.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Mysuru Palace". mysorepalace.karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b c "Architecture of Mysore Palace". Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b c d "Mysuru Palace | District Mysuru, Government of Karnataka | Heritage city | India". Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Old Mysuru Palace". mysorepalace.karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "The Dolls' Pavilion - Display of Dolls during Dasara Festivities". mysorepalace.karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "Elephant Gate". mysorepalace.karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-12-02.