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Indian Crafts and Mysore Silk

by admin on September 19, 2008


Mysore is know for it’s beautiful silk and sandalwood. Below are a few shops where you can find sarees, carvings, crafts, jewelry and art.

The first three shops are quite touristy, but offer a one-stop shop if you are looking for ease and shipping services. The last two shops are where I found two of my favorite buys: a beautiful Ganesh carving and hand-made “business cards.” [click to continue...]

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Get Custom Made, Custom Fit Clothing

by admin on August 4, 2008


If you’ve never been to Mysore before, then you might not know this little well-known secret. The tailors in Mysore are fabulous! You can have clothing custom-made to fit you for a fraction of what it would cost in the U.S. It’s such a great perk of traveling to Mysore, that many students take advantage of having clothing custom-made when it would never occur to them to do otherwise. [click to continue...]

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Places to See in Mysore

by admin on July 28, 2008


Chamundi Hill

On the outskirts of Mysore city is Chamundi Hill. You can get there by auto-rickshaw or city bus 201. Entrance is free, but be prepared for all the vendors anxious to sell you postcards and trinkets.

You can either ride most of the way or take the 1,000 steps to the top. Along the climb, there are vantage points to park and take in the view of Mysore City. Halfway up is a 5-meter high granite statue of Nandi, Shiva’s mount. At the apex is the beautiful Gopuram of Chamundi Temple. Also, nearby are the temple of Mahabaleswara and a statue of Mahishasura, the demon slaughtered by goddess Chamundi, a form of Kali.
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