Chikka Gadiyaara | Dufferin Clock Tower | Monuments of Mysuru
Chikka Gadiyara (Dufferin clock tower) is another magnificent art tower in Karnataka's cultural capital Mysore. As per the historical evidence chikka Gadiyara was built in 1886 by 10th chamaraja wodeyar in the Mysore's important place Devaraja market and K R circle.
It is constructed in the 18th century as a symbol of friendship between wodeyars of Mysore and Britishers. It is constructed in the memory of the visit of the then viceroy lord Dufferin to the Mysore Kingdom.
This tower is named after the viceroy Lord Dufferin. Within the people of Mysore, It is popular as chikka Gadiyara even today. Chikka gadiyara is constructed in a square shape on the foundation of 16 pillars. It has an attractive fountain in the center. The clock is above the building has 4 stage structure. Each stage has a very attractive artwork.
The last part has the Mysore's emblem Ganda berunda and clock is built on 4 sides of this. Devaraja Market, Devaraj urs road and sayyaji Rao road are nearby famous places. This has been renovated in 2012 and it is the main tourist attractive place.
It is our responsibility to safeguard this 133-year-old historical structure for future generations.
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Top things to do in Mysuru (Mysore), India #mysuru मैसूर पर्यटन मैसूर में घूमने के लिए शीर्ष स्थान
Top things to do in Mysuru (Mysore), India
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Visit Mysore Palace
It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore.
The current palace is from 18th century after the Anglo Mysore war, Henry Irwin was the architect.
The palace is charmingly illuminated on Sunday evening.
The gold throne is a must see. There are a lot of paintings showcasing many aspects of the king's life and the famous Mysore Dusshara celebrations.
Beautiful artwork on the roofs and a great view of the palace grounds.All the doors of the various rooms in the palace are heavy rosewood intricately carved. The roof of some rooms were exquisitely carved teak wood.
City Bus stand for buses to Chamundi Hill
Devaraja Market
It is a treasure trove of sights, sounds and smells. There are stalls selling everything from amazing fruit, vegetables and flowers to pots and pans, incense and spices.
Devaraja market is a good place to get a flavour of the local's daily life
See the array of different coloured cone shaped powders for bhindi marks
St Philomena's Cathedral
Masjid E Azam in the North of the city
Jaganmohan Palace
The palace is one of the seven palaces of the royal city of Mysore and also houses the Jagan Mohan Art Gallery.
Raja Ravi Verma painting is another attraction. Another important painting is the Lady with the lamp which by the artist Haldenkar
Chikka Ghadiyara clock tower
Dufferin Clock Tower well known as 'Chikkagadiyara'
Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India (1884–1888). It was commissioned in his honourwhen when he paid a ceremonial and friendly visit to Mysore at the invitation of Maharaja Chamaraja Wadeyar X in 1886.
Jayachamendra Circle
Mysore Zoo
Brindavan Gardens
The fountains and long cascading pool in the centre was surrounded by carefully designed and brightly coloured flower beds.
Don't miss the 'taanga' (horse drawn carriage) ride!
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The Silver Jubilee Clock Tower | Dodda Gadiyara | Monuments of Mysuru |
Karnataka's Cultural Capital, home land for the state festival DASARA, Mahishasura Mardhini's Emplacement, The City of Palaces MYSURU.
Cleanest city,art and architectural dignity. such a prosperous culture rich city has more than 200 historical monuments which ha kept up the city's pride and Heritage.One of such masterpiece is DODDA GADIYARA or Silver Jubilee Clock tower.
This masterpiece was built by subjects of Mysore Dynasty in 1927 to commemorate the silver jubilee of Mysuru's 24th king Sri Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar's reign.
Dodda Gadiyara is located in the heart of the city adjacent to chamaraja circle and Town hall. Ashoka road and Gandhi square are the neighboring attractions.
It is square in shape and built in Indo-Sarcenic style, with bell and eaves resembling the Rajasthani architecture.
Rising 75 feet the clock is 5 feet in diameter and located just
below the top. A domed canopy that rests on a consoled basis an added style to this masterpiece. It also has skive windows on four side and curved staircase to reach top and Public entry is restricted to preserve the structure.
This monument is constructed by the people for their king is a testimony for the people friendly governance. Protecting and safeguarding this ancestral monument
is our allegiance. Conservation of this 92 year old heritage building is very important as it represents the past history and culture for the future generations.Let this tower be a historical memorial for the future is our greatest aspirations.
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Devaraja Market Mysore | Mysore tourism Karnataka tourism
Deavaraja Market Mysore or devaraj urs market is a Mysore heritage market part of Mysore tourism Karnataka tourism.Devaraja Market or mysore vegetable market is 130-year-old and is a famous shopping center in Mysore.The History of Devaraja Market dates way back to the days when it was a small weekly market at the corner of this mohalla (village). Later during the regime of Chamaraja Wodeyar IX (1868 - 1894) this weekly market was expanded into the present form. The market retained the name that is associated with the village. The road that runs through this this market is Devaraj Urs Road.
Construction of the structure of the market is housed in today began in the 1900s and advanced in stages through the years during the reign of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. It was named after erstwhile Maharaja Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar.
The market was designed with individual sections dedicated to different types of products. For example, one section of the market is dedicated to fresh flowers while another deals solely puja materials.Today, the market has over 800 shops and is spread over 3 acres of land.
There is no clear documentary evidence on when exactly the Devaraja Market was built and hence some of the historians point to the time when Viceroy Lord Dufferin visited Mysore and in his name the Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikka Gadiyara) came up in the late 1880s by the time which the Market had already existed. It is also said that it is built on a canal or lake.
The Market is unique in many respects as this is considered one of the first super markets in the country with everything available from pins to groceries, fruits, vegetables and all other household items under one roof. Also since the beginning Devaraja market is known to have been a symbol of peace as people of all gender, caste, creed, religion etc carry out their business all under one roof with out any kind of discrimination.
Other prominent sections of the market include the sections for vegetables, fruits, jaggery, onions and potatoes, puffed rice and coconut. There are 5 main entrances to the market; one on Dhanvanthri Road in the south, one opposite Dufferin Clock Tower in the north and three entrances to the middle of the market on the Sayyaji Rao Road and few more small entrances. Shops are arranged along three aisles that run through the length of the market.
The outer perimeter is taken up by regular establishments, among which are a couple of sweet shops specializing in the famous Mysore Pak.
“The design of the typical character of a Market was influenced by the Britishers and even the Maharajas of Mysore followed this idea. Hence, we see the more formal rows of shops outside the Market facing the main roads while the informal shandy atmosphere prevails inside,
There is no concept of 'cold storage' here. Everything is raw, straight from the farm to the market to the homes.
discount' starts by the closing hours, with the intention of disposing of all the day's stock.
Mornings and evenings are peak business hours with feverish shopping activities. So are the weekends and the days preceding the festivals.
The main entrance of the Devaraja Market from Dhanvantri Road collapsed in August 2016
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Devaraja Market of Mysuru is one of the most organised markets in the world.Construction of the structure of the market is housed in today began in the 1900s during the reign of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar.Today, the market has over 800 shops and is spread over 3 acres of land. The market was designed with individual sections dedicated to different types of products. For example, one section of the market is dedicated to fresh flowers while another deals solely puja materials.
Other prominent sections of the market include the sections for vegetables, fruits, jaggery, onions and potatoes, puffed rice and coconut. There are 4 entrances to the market; one on Dhanvanthri Road in the south, one opposite Dufferin Clock Tower in the north and two entrances to the middle of the market on the Sayyaji Rao Road. Shops are arranged along three aisles that run through the length of the market.
Mysuru 24 : Over a century old Devaraja Market is in news again, with about 10
Mysuru 24 : Over a century old Devaraja Market is in news again, with about 10 shops gutted in a fire mishap on August 12.
The fire erupted from a shop close to a gate on Sayyaji Rao road side, from where the blaze spread to other shops. Most of them belongs to flower vendors and the cause of fire is not known yet.
The smoke emanating from the fire had affected the smooth flow of traffic. The fire tenders are rushed to the spot.
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Oldest Market in India is Mysore Market (Devaraja Market) - Tourist Attraction
Mysore market or Devaraja market in Mysore is one of the oldest market in India with a history of more than 125 years. Vegetables, fruits, bought from the nearby farmers are sold here. Located in the central part of Mysore is a good sample of old traditional Indian markets that are colorful, noisy, vibrant and a tad chaotic. It is one of the best tourist attraction of Mysore, just walk-in through the market during the bustling market hours and one will be devoid of senses.
Devaraja market, long and rectangular in structure is oriented along the Sayyaji Rao Road, north entrance faces the Dufferin Clock Tower - located close to KR circle and the south entrance is on the Dhanvantri Road - just behind the Bata showroom.
Being a major tourist attraction in Mysore many people visit this Devaraja Market, as one enters the market one will be assaulted by the combined fragrances of vegetables, fruits, and flowers each of which occupies a specific section.
It is fascinating to see shops selling spirals of lush green betel leaves, strings of colorful flowers, incense sticks, fragrances, household articles, mounds of turmeric, vermilion, agriculture equipment's, fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, and souvenirs. The outer perimeter is taken up by regular establishments, among which are a couple of sweet shops specializing in the famous Mysore Pak. This makes a visit to Devaraja market one of the top things to do in Mysore.
Typically business starts well before the sunrise when the truckload of vegetables, fruits, and flowers arrives from the farms located in and around Mysore, from the neighboring districts and even from many other states. During the peak hours at Devaraja market trading spills over from inside the market complex to the neighboring streets. You can see many hawkers outside the entrance facing the Dufferin Clock Tower.
Many locals of old city Mysore buy their weekly requirements of mainly vegetables and fruits from the Devaraja market at wholesale prices.
And for the tourists, it’s a place to see real vibrant India don't miss it.
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