Lalitha Mahal, Palace and heritage hotel near Chamundi Hills, Mysore, India
Lalitha Mahal is a white palace in Italian Renaissance architecture in Mysore, India, with double columns and a central dome set against the backdrop of Chamundi Hills. The rooms inside show high ceilings, wide windows, and floors made of polished marble.
Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV commissioned architect E W Fritchley to build this residence in 1921 for visits by the British Viceroy. After Indian independence, the building passed into state ownership and was later converted into a hotel.
The name "Lalitha Mahal" combines Sanskrit words for beauty and palace, a reference to the worship of Goddess Lalitha. Guests can walk through the halls and admire the bright white walls that set the building apart from all other structures in the surrounding area.
The Indian Tourism Development Corporation operates the property as a hotel with rooms in historic halls and modern amenities. Visitors should be prepared for long corridors and staircases that preserve the original palace layout.
The central dining hall contains a spring-mounted wooden floor that once served as a dance space. Above it hang the original Belgian crystal chandeliers from the royal era.
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