Mysore - the place got its name from 'Mahishasura' the demon king who ruled here and was killed by Goddess Chamundeshwari after an epic nine day battle, the tenth day is celebrated as Dasara - the day of Victory of Good over Evil, mythologically referred as 'Mahishamasthi' in the great epic Mahabharatha, historically known as 'Hadinadu' in some 10th century archeaological records, the city was named "Mysore Nagara" in 1524 AD by Chamaraja Wodeyar. Ruled by a succession of dynasties like the Cholas, Gangas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagar emperors and Wodeyars. Mysore today combines traditional grandeour with modernity and emerges as one of the most beautiful and best planned cities in India. The city is famous for its fragrant jasmine, smooth silk and the traditional sandalwood carvings and inlay work.