Sponsers

Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery in Mysore is regarded as one of the best art galleries in South India. The Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery is housed inside the Jaganmohan Palace towards the renowned Mysore Palace, in Mysore, Karnataka.

The Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery houses an excellent collection of artifacts and paintings which were once belonged to the Wodeyars of Mysore. On display at Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery are exquisite collections of Rembrandt paintings, paintings and murals that depict the genealogy of the Mysore kings and princes, antique furniture, and ancient musical instruments. Traditional Gold Leaf Paintings of the Mysore, Bengal and European Schools are also displayed in the Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery & Museum. Mysore Gold Leaf Paintings is a unique and distinctive style of painting which was developed during the reign of the Wodeyars.

An entire hall of the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery is exclusively dedicated to the beautiful paintings of renowned Raja Ravi Varma, the famous Kerala prince-painter from the princely state of Travancore. Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings mostly depict Indian traditions and incidents from the Hindu epics; some of the noted ones include ‘Sakuntala’, ‘Krishna and Balram’, ‘Harishchandra’.

The art gallery at Mysore also features a section for Western Collections exhibiting works by master like the Russian Svetoslav Roerich, A. Caddy, Jiladin Ville of Germant, P.P. Ruben, Titan, Nikolav Roerich of Russia, and miniature paintings by Gunoy.

The Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery in Mysore also showcases a wide collection of musical instruments which were used by Maharajas, especially Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Sculptures and photographs, ornamental furniture, and glass and Chinaware are also on display.

Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Location

Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery in Mysore is situated opposite to the Mysore City Bus Station and is just a short walking distance from the Main Bus Station or Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSTRC).

Mysore Junction Railway Station is located close to the bus station.

Near By Tourist Attractions in Mysore

Mysore, known as the City of Palaces, is a popular travel destination for tourists in South India. Some of the major tourist attractions to visit in Mysore include the Mysore Palace, Mysore Zoo, Folklore Museum, Mysore Railway Museum, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, Devaraja Fruit and Vegetable Market, Brindavan Gardens, Saint Philomina’s Church, Chamundi Hills, and the wildlife sanctuaries of Bandipur and Nagarhole.

Sponsers