Mysooru

Mysore ಮೈಸೂರು
Metropolis
Mysuru
Clockwise from top: Mysore Palace, Shivanasamudra Falls at Mandya, Infosys Building, Brindavan Gardens Musical Fountain in Mandya, Chennakesava Temple, Lalitha Mahal, St. Philomena's Church and Chamundeshwari Temple.
Mysore Show map of Karnataka Mysore Show map of India Location of Mysore in Karnataka
Coordinates: 12°16′N 76°36′E / 12.26°N 76.6°E / 12.26; 76.6Coordinates: 12°16′N 76°36′E / 12.26°N 76.6°E / 12.26; 76.6
Country	India
State	Karnataka
Division	Mysore division
District	Mysuru district
Government
• Type	Mayor–Council
• Mayor	M J Ravikumar
• Deputy Mayor	Ratnamma
Area
• Metropolis	152 km2 (60.12 sq mi)
Elevation	763 m (2,503 ft)
Population (2011)
• Metropolis	887,446
• Rank	53
• Density	5,800/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
• Metro	887,446
Demonym(s)	Mysorean, Mysoorinavaru, Mysuriga, Mysurigaru
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Postal index number	570 0xx
Vehicle registration	KA 09, KA 55
Telephone	91-(0)821-XXX-XXXX
Official language	Kannada
UN/LOCODE	IN MYQ
Website	www.mysorecity.gov.in

Mysore (ⁱ/maɪˈsʊər/), officially renamed as Mysuru, is the third most populous and the third largest city in the state of Karnataka, India. Located in the foothills of the Chamundi Hills about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of the state capital Bangalore, it is spread across an area of 128.42 km² (50 sq mi). According to the provisional results of the 2011 national census of India, the population is 887,446. Mysore City Corporation is responsible for the civic administration of the city, which is also the headquarters of the Mysore district and the Mysore division.

Mysore served as the capital city of the Kingdom of Mysore for nearly six centuries, from 1399 until 1956. The Kingdom was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, with a brief period of interregnum in the 1860s and 70s when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were in power. Patrons of art and culture, the Wodeyars contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city and the state. The cultural ambiance and achievements of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural Capital of Karnataka.

Mysore is noted for its heritage structures and palaces, including the Mysore Palace, and for the festivities that take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists from across the world. It lends its name to various forms arts and culture like Mysore Dasara, Mysore Painting; dishes like the sweet dish Mysore Pak, Mysore masala dosa; brands like Mysore Sandal Soap, Mysore Ink; styles and cosmetics like Mysore Peta (a traditional silk turban) and the Mysore Silk sarees, et cetera. Tourism is the major industry alongside the traditional industries. Mysore's inter-city public transportation solely includes rail and bus; flights, however, turn active during the peak time of the Dasara. Among many others to be first in, Mysore was the location of the first private radio station in India. Mysore University is headquartered in Mysore, which has produced several notable scientists, authors, politicians, actors, singers, and sportsmen. Cricket and lawn tennis are the most popular sports in the city.