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Has Mysuru gone Bengaluru way?—6: Iconic Mysore and its Tipping Point

By R. Chandra Prakash The Wadiyar dynasty of Mysore State had a divine heart and a magic sceptre in their hand. Their belief in Goddess Chamundeshwari was the divine driving force behind…

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Published January 19, 2022 · 8 min read
has mysuru gone bengaluru way?

By R. Chandra Prakash

The Wadiyar dynasty of Mysore State had a divine heart and a magic sceptre in their hand. Their belief in Goddess Chamundeshwari was the divine driving force behind their rule. And, as if to give credence to their belief in Goddess Chamundi, the dynasty’s womenfolk were equal participants in the protection and development of the State. Wadiyars built their Mysore State like craftsmen, for whom every detail was an important part of the whole.

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