Living in Mysore reflects the rich indigenous cultural traits of the region that has percolated to the modern era from the ancient past. Unaltered and unaffected by the rapid industrialization and institutionalization of contemporary values, the indigenous local inhabitants of Mysore still bears relics of the enriched cultural heritage and traditional legacies of the bygone golden era.
Keeping in trend with the secular identity of the region, Mysore boasts to be the melting pot of different religious customs and traditional rituals. Since times immemorial all the different religious communities of Mysore have lived in peaceful harmony with each other. One can feel the imperial lifestyle of the indigenous population of the place in the various social and cultural festivities of Mysore.
The ancient city of Mysore houses several giant monuments that reflect the rich architectural splendor of the ancient times. The plethora of museums, art galleries and palaces only attests to the rich art and craft of the region during the ancient period that has penetrated the modern society.
Mysore has become synonymous with the fine quality and delicate Mysore Silk. The traditional handicraft industry of Mysore silk contributes immensely to the economic strength of the state of Karnataka. cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="center" width="100%">
