MYSURU : The iconic Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, a treasure trove of the state’s cultural heritage, is undergoing a meticulous restoration at the University of Mysore. This initiative, one of the largest in AFCP’s history in India, highlights our commitment to preserving and conserving cultural landmarks that matter not only to the local community but also to global heritage enthusiasts. What …
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Mysore N.K. Lokanath said here on Thursday, January 4, that the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada may not be housed in the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion. He was speaking at a media conference organised to announce the restoration of the heritage mansion with support from the U.S. Government’s Ambassadors Fund for …
The nearly 120-year-old Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion belonging to the University of Mysore will be restored to its original glory at a cost of around ₹30 crore. While the Harish & Bina Shah Foundation has agreed to contribute ₹30 crore, the US government’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation will chip in with nearly ₹2.5 crore. US Consul General Chennai Christopher W. …
