Devaraja Market
A visual and sensory revelry Devaraja Market Squar Charm and charisma intertwined in chaos is what the heritage market of Mysore – Devaraja Market is. It’s no less wondrous than Alice’s adventure in Wonderland and falling through the rabbit hole once you step inside the fascinating Devaraja Market. In essence, it could be a kaleidoscopic view of the daily life of Mysoreans. The market dates back to 1900, an excellent example of clamouring ‘bazaars’ of India. Although it has seen its glorious days, the crumbling facade still exudes the aura of something fantastic and amazing and nostalgic. It is a closed market with a main entrance in the north, (although it has several smaller entrances) lined with all kinds of shops, selling vegetables, fruit, flowers, dry groceries, bangles and even garden and puja needs. Business at the market begins before sunrise as the trucks and carts arrive with their diverse goods. The moment you step...
