Krishnaraja Circle alias KR circle is one of the best shopping centers of Mysore. Located in the heart of the city, it lies at the north-western corner of Mysore Palace. Established in 1950, the statue of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar is the main attraction of the circle. The statue consists of a hexagonal umbrella and a ribbed dome over it. The circle also forms the intersecting point of Sayyaji Rao Road, Albert Victor Road and Devaraj Urs Road.