About

The Krishnaraja Sagar dam is, across the legendary Cauvery River is around 18km north-west of Mysore.  The Brindavan Gardens have located just a level below the dam. Often described as the best example of illuminated terrace gardens in the country, the idea was the brainchild of Sir M.Visveshwaraiah and Sir Mirza M Ismail, former Devans of Mysuru one of the principal dams in South India.  The location chosen for the construction of the dam was a small village called “Kannambadi”. The village subsequently submerged under the water after the dam was completed. Because of this fact, the locals also call the dam “Kannambadi Katte”. It is built close to the confluence of three rivers Cauvery, Hemavathi & Lakshmana Teertha. The length of the dam is 2,621 meters & height 39 meters. The reservoir itself is spread over an area of 130 Sq. Kms. the overall design here displays an orientation of Mughal patterns-with garden paths and a shimmering necklace of fountains. On the South bank, there is a pavilion, where visitors can get a breathtaking view of the gardens.  Other highlights at the gardens include a children’s park, a fisheries station, and a hydraulic research station.  Adding a touch of sanctity to the place is a beautiful sculpture of Goddess Cauvery at the foot of the dam.

History and Architecture of the KRS Dam

One interesting fact about KRS is that Sir M Vishweshwaraiah used 'surkhi' a mixture of limestone and brick powder instead of cement in the construction of this magnificent structure. The walls of the dam are 2621 meters in length & 39 meters in height. The reservoir itself is spread over an area of 130 Sq. Kms - the biggest in Asia at the time it was built. While talking about KRS and Mysore, it is very important to understand the contributions of one great man to whom the people of Karnataka owe a lot – a man who is for apt reasons called the “Father of Modern Mysore” – Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshwaraiah. What made him a unique person was his foresight and grand vision of industrial development which he considered extremely important to alleviate India's poverty. Sir M V lived a full life - plenteous with engineering achievements unparalleled by anyone in India in the past century – until the ripe old age of 101 yrs and passed away on 12th April 1962. In his honor, even to this day, 15 September is celebrated as the Engineer's Day in India.

Transport: Many Government and private buses ply often from Mysore city to KRS. K.S.R.T.C. buses also ply from Bangalore to K.R.S. and Mysore.

Garden Timings:

All Week Days: 6.00am to 8.00pm

Music Fountain Show: 

All Week Days: 6.30pm to 7.30pm

Saturdays and Sundays: 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Admission Fee: Adult Rs. 15, Children (5 to 10 yrs.) Rs.5

Phone : 08236 - 257224  / 257223 / 257227

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