History:

The word Mysuru is a damaged version of "mysooru" derived from the Kannada word "Mahishur" or "Mahishaslanaoor" which means the city of Mahishasla. Mysuru is associated with the Prana story found in Devi Bhagavatha. According to Deviprana, Misuru was dominated by the buffalo-headed monster, the Demon King Mahishasura. In response to the prayers of the gods and goddesses, save them from the demons near Misuru. Therefore, the names of the hills and towns are Charmundy Hill and Mistle, respectively.

Famous for ?

Mysuru is known for its historic buildings and palaces, including the Mysore Palace, as well as celebrations during the Dasara Festival. The Dasara Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world.

Area: 

The total area of the district is 6854 km2.

Subdistricts:

Mysuru has a total of three subdistricts.

Villages:

There are a total of 156 villages in this area.

Cities:

There are 10 cities in this area.