HoloWorld Mysuru Palace AR Exp

This app showcases a visual experience of Mysore Palace with virtual assistance provided by SVA(an intelligent virtual guide).

Mysore , The Heritage City, the city of Palaces is situated in the Southern part of Karnataka. ​The name Mysore is derived from Mahishasura an asura (demon). ​The word Mysore is a corrupted version of “mysooru” derived from the word “mahishur” or “Mahishasurana Ooru”, meaning the town of Mahishasura in Kannada. Mysore has been associated with the puranic story found in the Devi Bhagavatha.​

The Kingdom of Mysuru was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty throughout history.​

Mysore Palace, also called Amba Vilas Palace, is one of India’s most magnificent and largest palaces. ​It used to be the official residence of the Wodeyars.​

Mysore Palace is built in the Indo-Saracenic style with a touch of Hindu, Mughal, Rajput, and Gothic architectural styles.​

​The three-storied palace along with a 145 feet five-storied tower was built using fine grey granite while deep pink marble was used for the domes. ​

The exterior of this marvelous structure is enriched with two durbar halls, several arches, canopies, columns, and bay windows. ​

The interiors are opulently designed with carved doors, stained glass ceilings, and glittering glazed flooring tiles.​

​Today, Mysore Palace is managed by the Government of Karnataka while it continues to retain its designation as the Royal Seat of the Maharajas of Mysore. ​

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