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RK Narayan’s Home In Mysore Turned Into A Museum; An Ode To His Literary Legacy

If you, too, loved stepping into RK Narayan’s world, you can now actually step into his home in Mysore.

by Tooba Shaikh
RK Narayan’s Home In Mysore Turned Into A Museum; An Ode To His Literary Legacy

Remember the good old days when you rushed home from school to watch the absolutely unmissable episodes of Malgudi Days? And the series was made more special as even adults enjoyed watching the series. All of this was thanks to the brilliant mind of RK Narayan. If you, too, loved stepping into RK Narayan’s world, you can now actually step into his home in Mysore. The literary legend’s abode is now a public museum!

RK Narayan’s Home In Mysore Turned Into A Public Museum

If you loved stories as a child, chances are that Swami’s friends became your own. Seeing Swami get in and out of trouble was a major part of many people’s days. Children and adults alike relished Swami’s antics.

Clearly, RK Narayan’s contributions transcended literature and penetrated into the homes of people as well as their hearts. Such a legacy is accomplished by very few. In order to preserve his incalculable contributions, his home in Mysuru has been turned into a museum for all.

You can step into his home and get glimpses of his life, including where he sat and worked that brilliant and imaginative mind of his. You can observe the items he once touched and walk the very grounds that he once walked on.

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Other Important Details About This Amazing Space

The museum itself is quite cosy and even if you’re thorough, it should not take more than 45 minutes for you to go through it all. It is also important to note that there are no washroom facilities available there.

Hence, visitors are advised to plan their trips accordingly. The museum is a perfect spot for literary enthusiasts and RK admirers alike.

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Where: No. 14, Vivekananda Road, Yadavgiri, Devaraj Mohalla.

When: 10 AM to 5 PM

Cost: Entry is free of cost.

Click here to get more information about this museum.

Will you visit the home of this literary genius in Mysore? Did you love watching Malgudi Days as a child? Let us know in the comments section below!

Cover Image Credits: @dp_satish and @chenthil_nathan/X (Formerly, Twitter)

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First Published: October 11, 2024 1:02 PM