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Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts is situated at Sayyaji Rao Road, Mysore, Karnataka. Edit
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Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA) Mysore is a traditional centre of arts and crafts. It has carved out a unique place as a distinct cultural centre. For the Mysore Maharajas, it was not just their headquarters with their royal quarters, but the cultural capital of Karnataka. With a view to preserve this unique status, they established the Chamarajendra Technical Institute in 1906, offering courses in carving, painting, bamboo works, inlay works, mat weaving, smithy, carpentry, sheet metal and other trades. Over the years, the Institute became famous by producing some of the best artists and craftsmen who brought laurels to Mysore. Later, in the 80’s, the need to bifurcate art courses with other industrial trades was felt. It was realised that the growth of Mysore’s unique artistic and cultural tradition is as important as growth in other fields. This called for an authentic art school that could boast of educational infrastructure on par with the prevailing national standards. An independent academy on the lines of the famed J.J. School of Art, Bombay, was conceived. As a result of this, the Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA) was set up in 1982.
Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts, Mysore
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Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Mysore is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Mysore by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : There is an excellent bus service provided by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Vanities of tourist buses are available from Bangalore to Mysore and fare is about Rs 4 to 5 per km.
Train : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore, which is 140 km away. Bangalore is well connected to all the other cities in India. Direct trains are also available from Mumbai (Ajmer Ex), Delhi (Swarna Jayanti Ex), Kolkata (Howrah-Mysore Ex) and many other cities from all parts of the country. Mysore railway station- 0821-2521751.
Air : Mysore has a small domestic airport which is connected only to Bangalore. Bangalore is also the nearest international airport which is at a distance of 140 km away from Mysore. There are regular flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in India. Bangalore is connected to many international cities as well. Taxi services are available from Bangalore to Mysore which costs about Rs 4,000 for a round trip. Mandakalli Airport (Mysore Airport): 0821 259 6802.
Others : Tongas are horse driven carts that are also means of transport in Mysore. They will take you around the city but at slow and steady pace. If you want a close look at the city and catch some rare sights that you would not otherwise see then you could try this mode of transport.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
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- Police : 100.
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- Ambulance :102.
