Devaraja Market is a market located in Mysuru. [1] One can buy flowers, fruits, and choose from conical piles of colorful Kumkum powder. [2] Spices, sandalwood products, silk saris, essential oils, and incense are also available for purchase. [3] The market is on Sayaji Rao Road. [4] In 2017, there were 1,122 shops in the market employing over 3,000 people and receiving 8,000 to 10,000 visitors each day. [5] It is a tourist attraction, and a popular place to take photos. [6]
The market was constructed in 1886. [7] It was initially a weekly market. [6] The market was built above the Dewan Poornaiah Canal that supplied drinking water to Mysore Palace. [1] [5] It was named in 1925 after Dodda Devaraja Wadeyar. [1] [5] It is also known as Dodda market. [6]
Its area spans 3.67 acres. [7] The market is bounded by a structure with wooden rafters and stone masonry walls that faces the street on all four sides. [1] The north gate is on Devantri Road. [8] The market is bounded by Sayaji Rao Road on the east side. [8] The south gate faces Dufferin Clock Tower. [8] Inside the market, there are open areas where vendors can sell their wares. [1] The inner shops are arranged along three aisles that go through the entire market. [1]
Throughout the years, Devaraja Market has also seen fires and other disasters. [1] 150 shops were destroyed by fire in 1981, 195 in 1990, and 30 in 1999. [1] In August 2016, the north entrance gate collapsed due to structural weakness. [6] There have been discussions about demolishing the market due to the state of disrepair. [5] [7]
Devaraja Market is a market located in Mysuru. [1] One can buy flowers, fruits, and choose from conical piles of colorful Kumkum powder. [2] Spices, sandalwood products, silk saris, essential oils, and incense are also available for purchase. [3] The market is on Sayaji Rao Road. [4] In 2017, there were 1,122 shops in the market employing over 3,000 people and receiving 8,000 to 10,000 visitors each day. [5] It is a tourist attraction, and a popular place to take photos. [6]
The market was constructed in 1886. [7] It was initially a weekly market. [6] The market was built above the Dewan Poornaiah Canal that supplied drinking water to Mysore Palace. [1] [5] It was named in 1925 after Dodda Devaraja Wadeyar. [1] [5] It is also known as Dodda market. [6]
Its area spans 3.67 acres. [7] The market is bounded by a structure with wooden rafters and stone masonry walls that faces the street on all four sides. [1] The north gate is on Devantri Road. [8] The market is bounded by Sayaji Rao Road on the east side. [8] The south gate faces Dufferin Clock Tower. [8] Inside the market, there are open areas where vendors can sell their wares. [1] The inner shops are arranged along three aisles that go through the entire market. [1]
Throughout the years, Devaraja Market has also seen fires and other disasters. [1] 150 shops were destroyed by fire in 1981, 195 in 1990, and 30 in 1999. [1] In August 2016, the north entrance gate collapsed due to structural weakness. [6] There have been discussions about demolishing the market due to the state of disrepair. [5] [7]