Devaraja Market, Mysuru, Karnataka, India

Devaraja Market is a market located in Mysuru, India.

One can buy flowers, fruits, and choose from conical piles of colorful Kumkum powder. Spices, sandalwood products, silk saris, essential oils, and incense are also available for purchase.

In 2017, there were 1,122 shops in the market employing over 3,000 people and receiving 8,000 to 10,000 visitors each day. It is a tourist attraction, and a popular place to take photos.

Dufferin Clock Tower (Chikka Gadiyara)
Dufferin Clock Tower well known as 'Chikkagadiyara' (Little Clock) is situated at the end of Devaraja Market, near KR Circle.

It is comparatively small to Bigger clock (Doddagadiyara) near the Town Hall.
It was built in 1886 and ornately embroidered to make attractive in the vicinity.
It was neglected for a long time. In the recent years, the Clock Tower was renovated to give an impressive look.

South entrance to the market

Panorama of the south entrance to the market

Bananas for sale on the street near the south entrance to the market

Agricultural products for sale on the street near the south entrance to the market

Drishti bommai
Drishti bommai (also known as drishti gombe in Kannada or drishti bomma in Telugu) is a traditional talisman found predominantly in South India. These dolls are believed to possess apotropaic properties, meaning they are used to ward off evil. They are often hung at construction sites, houses, residential buildings, and even trucks to protect against negative energies and the evil eye.

They are typically wide-eyed, often with exaggerated facial features like bulging eyes, sharp fangs, and fierce expressions. The colors used are usually bold, such as red, yellow, or green.
Traditionally made from durable materials like clay, wood, or metal.
Commonly placed in locations like rooftops, entrances of homes, vehicles, or fields.
The concept of the evil eye is deeply rooted in local beliefs, where it is thought that negative thoughts or jealousy can be transmitted through a person's gaze, causing harm or misfortune. Drishti bommai are believed to absorb or deflect this negative energy, protecting the person or space they guard.