Mysore, India
By Dallas Smith
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Room where the Maharaja would meet the public
The Magnificent Mysore Palace (front view)
“Wedding Room” panorama photo
Palace side view
The Wedding Room
Floor tile pattern in Wedding Room
Dome ceiling of the Wedding Room
Inner Courtyard
Tigers in the courtyard
Courtyard tiger, made of brass
Meeting room, side view
Another ornate ceiling
An artist’s representation of a royal event with the Maharaja
The Maharaja’s Howdah: 750 kilos (1800 pounds) of pure gold! Poor elephant had to carry that with the Maharaja at festivals.
Hindu temple and rose garden adjacent to the palace
A group of Muslim students from the local Madrassa
Teak door–Teak is the second-most expensive wood, after sandelwood.
Pure silver door
Door inlayed with ivory and jewels
Mirrored selfie with lamp
These guys are rightfully proud of their displays.
Different types of bananas
Mysterious exotic Indian vegetables
Valentine’s Day leftovers
Lotus blossoms: a revered Indian flower
These ornate displays are used to decorate weddings and festivals.
