Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace – Amba Vilas
The Mysore Palace is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. It is the most visited monument in India after the Taj Mahal, drawing over 6 million visitors annually.
Durbar Hall
The magnificent hall adorned with ornate ceilings and stained glass
97,000 Bulbs
The palace is illuminated with 97,000 light bulbs every Sunday and on festivals
Golden Throne
The famous golden howdah and throne used during the Dasara procession
Synthesized Insight
AI NARRATIONThe Mysore Palace represents a unique synthesis of four architectural styles — Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic — that emerged from the Wadiyar dynasty's deliberate effort to create a politically neutral yet distinctly South Indian royal identity.
Timeline
1399 CE
First wooden palace built on the site
1897 CE
Original palace destroyed by fire
1912 CE
Current palace completed by Henry Irwin
1950 CE
Maharaja Jayachamarajendra donates palace to Government of Karnataka
Digital Twin
PROTOTYPEExplore a photogrammetric 3D reconstruction of Mysore Palace through VIVIDH's spatial computing platform.