Exploring heritage of Mysuru made easier with VR cards
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Mysuru: The Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage has made it simple to explore the rich heritage of Mysuru.
By scanning a Quick Response (QR) code, also known as the Virtual Reality (VR) Card, available on heritage structure postcards, visitors can access detailed information about the city’s historical landmarks.
This past Sunday, the department organised the popular Heritage Walk, featuring three distinct activities over consecutive days: a Jawa bike ride on the first day, a traditional Tonga ride on the second, and the final day was reserved for the much-anticipated Heritage Walk.
The walk started from Rangacharlu Purabhavana (Town Hall) and passed by notable landmarks, including Ashoka Road, Silver Jubilee Clock Tower, Chamaraja Wadiyar Circle, Krishnaraja Wadiyar Circle, Sayyaji Rao Road, Devaraja Market, Dufferin Clock Tower, KR Hospital, CTI Building and the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute.
The department also distributed exclusive postcards featuring sketches of various heritage buildings. Each postcard has a QR code on the back, which provides virtual reality content in English that explains the significance of the building. Currently, the department has released 20 such cards, priced at Rs 10 each, which are available at the department’s office, exhibition sites and museums across Mysuru.
Department Commissioner A Devaraju emphasised that the Heritage Walk was organised to educate the public about the city’s grand architectural marvels and the notable figures associated with these structures, which have added to the cultural value of Mysuru.
Chamarajanagar University Vice Chancellor, Gangadhar, mentioned that Mysuru is one of the most recognisable cities in the world, along with Bengaluru, thanks to iconic structure like the Mysore Palace. He also highlighted that many people are unaware of Mysuru’s rich heritage, which the department is addressing through the Heritage Walk and the exhibits at Jaganmohan Palace.
Nagesh Bettakote, Vice Chancellor of Karnataka State Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, praised the event, noting that it strengthens Mysuru’s global cultural and historical reputation.
He remarked, “Mysuru is like a beautiful canvas created by the royal family. If we forget our cultural heritage, we lose our identity.”
He added that his music university’s campus, a 137-year-old building previously used as a Kannada school, has been well preserved, with visitors often commenting on the positive energy within the structure.
Heritage Walk resource persons N S Rangaraju and L N Swamy guided students and enthusiasts throughout the walk, providing insightful information about each heritage site.
Over 200 college students participated in this enriching event.
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