Devaraja Market
ದೇವರಾಜ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ
A century-old market where pyramids of coloured spice powders, jasmine garlands and bananas capture the spirit of everyday Mysuru.
Built in the late 19th century under the Wadiyar dynasty, the market lies about a 10-minute walk north of the palace along Sayyaji Rao Road. Long arcades are divided into sections selling flowers, fruit, vegetables, spices, kumkum (vermilion powder), sandalwood products and Mysore Pak sweets, and vendors are usually happy to invite you to take photos. Open roughly 06:00–20:30, with the morning flower market at its liveliest. It gets crowded, so keep an eye on your belongings. Some vendors will try to sell you something after a photo, and when buying spices or sandalwood oil, check carefully that the product is genuine.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:30
Nearby sights
- Jaganmohan Palace (Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery)
- Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas)
- Mysuru Rail Museum
- St. Philomena's Cathedral
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)
- Karanji Lake
- Kukkarahalli Lake
- KSIC Mysore Silk Factory