Devaraja Market is a daily market in Mysuru, in the district of Mysuru, known for flowers, spices, kumkum powder, bananas and sandalwood oil. You can take time to browse its market sections and notice the architecture, including the clock tower at the entrance.
- Location: Mysuru, in the district of Mysuru
- Opening pattern: open daily; opening and closing times are not stated
- Walking time: 2–3 hours
- Transport: bus and taxi
Finding Devaraja Market
Devaraja Market is in Mysuru, and bus and taxi are ways to reach it. Mysuru Tourism says the market is open daily. The hotel is about a 13-minute walk from Mysore city centre, while the market itself is in Mysuru.
Mysuru Tourism gives 2–3 hours as the walking time for the market and identifies all seasons as suitable for visiting. For current opening details, check the Mysuru Tourism official site before you go.
What is Devaraja Market known for?
Devaraja Market is known for flowers, spices, kumkum powder, bananas and sandalwood oil. The flower section is busiest at dawn, when vendors string garlands; if that is part of your plan, time your visit for the early part of the day.
The market’s architecture blends traditional and colonial influences. Look for the clock tower at the entrance, as well as corridors, decorative pillars and high ceilings. The market is named after Maharaja Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar; it was also renamed “Dodda Marukatte” in 1925.
Accounts place the market’s origins as a weekly market, with one dating its construction to 1886 and another saying construction of the present structure began in the 1900s. The latter describes the work as proceeding in stages during Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s reign, after the market began as a small weekly market during Tipu Sultan’s time.
Visiting respectfully and taking photographs
Bargaining is normal at Devaraja Market, unlike at government emporia. You can browse the stalls and ask about the goods on offer; the market’s flowers, spices and other products give you plenty to look through during the visit.
Opening hours
- Monday to Saturday: 6:00–20:00
- Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The flower area is especially active at dawn, when garlands are strung. For a quieter look at the market’s architectural details, you can also focus on the entrance, corridors and pillars as you walk through.
What can you pair with Devaraja Market in central Mysuru?
Devaraja Market pairs naturally with Mysuru Palace and Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery: Karnataka Tourism groups all three in its “Royal Heritage and Markets” itinerary.
Mysore Palace is a useful next stop if you are planning a day around central Mysuru sights; its grounds and visitor details are covered in this Mysore Palace guide to timings, tickets and what to see.
Mysuru Junction is 1.5 km from Devaraja Market via Dhanvantri Road.
If you are organizing several stops in one day, the market also fits into a broader route through the city’s main sights, such as this question of how to plan one day in Mysore.
FAQs
How long should you allow for Devaraja Market?
Allow 2–3 hours for the market.
When is the flower section busiest?
The flower section is busiest at dawn, when garlands are strung.
Is Devaraja Market open every day?
Open Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday. Yes. The market is open daily, though opening and closing times are not stated.
What can you buy at Devaraja Market?
The market is known for flowers, spices, kumkum powder, bananas and sandalwood oil.