Mysore/Mysuru: This year, a special type of Prasadam (Mysore Pak) made out of Horlicks awaits the devotees who come to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill on the first Friday of Ashada month (Ashada Shukravara) that falls on July 1 (tomorrow). Over 35,000 devotees will get the sweet that will be distributed by Sri…
Ahead of first Ashada Friday, Chamundi Hill steps cleaned
June 29, 2022Over 80 volunteers take part in cleaning drive Clear the stairway of plastic bags, bottles, chips packets Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of Ashada Friday puja rituals atop Chamundi Hill from July 1, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Tap and Drainage Workers Welfare Association took up the cleaning of 1,008 steps leading to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple this morning. Over 80…
Ashada Shukravara puja rituals atop Chamundi Hill: After 2 years, entry for devotees this time
June 28, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the threat of COVID-19 and its potent variants subsiding and with a boost in the confidence achieved after the double dose and a booster dose of vaccination, the District Administration has taken a decision to allow devotees to Chamundi Hill for ‘Ashada Shukravara’ puja rituals in the auspicious Ashada month that begins tomorrow….
Who makes use of VIP facilities more, Police or politicians?
June 28, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Last year and in 2020, the District Administration faced severe criticism from the devotees and the public for allowing several VIPs who came with their groups to the Chamundeshwari Temple on Ashada Fridays and Chamundeshwari Vardhanti. The VIPs were allowed entry even as the Temple was out of bounds for devotees. This step was…
Mayor miffed at last-minute invitation
June 28, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: In-Charge Mayor Sunanda Palanetra has expressed her displeasure about not being invited to the Ashada Friday meeting yesterday. “The meeting was pre-decided and as per the protocol, the invitation had to be extended to me in advance. I am the First Citizen of Mysuru and I got a call from the Personal Secretary of…
‘Ashada’ rituals atop Chamundi Hill: Devotees to be allowed after two years
June 23, 2022‘Ashada Fridays’ fall on July 1, 8, 15 & 22 Two vaccine doses or negative RT-PCR report must Bus facility will be arranged; private vehicles not allowed Mysore/Mysuru: For the first time in more than 100 years, the famed Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill was closed for two years for devotees during ‘Ashada’…
‘Ashada’ rituals atop Chamundi Hill conclude
August 7, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Curtains came down on the month-long ‘Ashada’ puja atop Chamundi Hill yesterday. This time, the rituals were restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic and held within the premises of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple. The hill top that was bustling with devotees every year, wore a deserted look this time with restriction on devotees. The special puja…
Despite devotee ban, Hill temple sees rush on Sri Chamundeshwari Vardhanti Day
July 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Despite the ban orders prohibiting entry of devotees and other members of the public to the famed religious shrine Chamundi temple as a COVID-19 precautionary measure, the Hill temple saw a big number of devotees visiting the temple for Sri Chamundeshwari Vardhanti and third Ashada Friday today, as visiting the temple on an Ashada…
Pandemic shadow on second Ashada Friday
July 23, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The COVID-19 crisis continued to cast its shadow on the second Ashada Friday too, with the District Administration banning entry of devotees either by road or through steps to Chamundi Hill. In normal times, devotees from the city and across the State, used to throng the temple throughout the day in thousands on Ashada…
Police convince actor Darshan not to visit Hill Temple; he obliges
July 16, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Sandalwood actor Darshan Thoogudeepa had announced yesterday that he would pray to Goddess Chamundeshwari on the first Ashada Friday today as every year he does this. Police sources told Star of Mysore today that last evening, City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta held an informal meeting with his officers where he instructed that by allowing…
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