Mysore/Mysuru: As a measure to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, with devotees likely to throng the Hill temple in large numbers on account of Mahalaya Amavasya today (Sept.17), Deputy Commissioner B. Sharat has ordered closure of the famed Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill for devotees today and tomorrow (Sept.17 and 18). The…
Third Ashada Friday: VIPs, devotees throng Hill Temple
July 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Despite a ban on devotees to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill on all Ashada Fridays, VIPs and a few devotees were present inside the Hill Temple this morning for darshan on the third Ashada Friday which was celebrated in a simple manner. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa led the netas…
Chamundeshwari and Uttanahalli Temples shut for devotees on July 13, 14 and 17
July 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As a precautionary measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the district administration has banned the entry of devotees to Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill and Tripura Sundari Amma Temple at Uttanahalli in the taluk on July 10, 13, 14 and 17. In an order issued on Thursday, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar…
Nagalakshmi Alankara to deity marks second Ashada Friday at Chamundi Hill Temple
July 3, 2020Entry to devotees banned Mysore/Mysuru: The second Ashada Friday celebration at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill saw the deity being decorated with ‘Nagalakshmi Alankara’ for the second time, marking the special day of the Ashada month. Due to COVID-19 lockdown regulations and as a crowd control measure to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19…
First Ashada Friday at Chamundi Hill: Rituals held but Temple closed for devotees
June 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: For the first time in more than 100 years, the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hill was closed today for devotees on the first Ashada Shukravara (Friday). Traditional rituals were performed to the presiding deity this morning amidst Police and priest presence but there was only a handful of them. The hallmark of…
Complete ban on entry to Chamundi Hill during Ashada Month?
June 22, 2020Decision to be taken after assessing the crowd at Hill Temple today and tomorrow: DC Mysore/Mysuru: In view of the ongoing COVID-19 regulatory measures in city, this year devotees will not be allowed to take part in special puja celebrations, which is going to be held on the occasion of Ashada Fridays (June 26, July…
Ashada Friday: No decision yet on handling crowds at Hill Temple
June 8, 2020Ashada Fridays fall on June 26, July 3, 10 and 17 Mysore/Mysuru: While the Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Hill opened for devotees this morning, the Mysuru District Administration has not yet taken any decision on holding Ashada puja as the Ashada month begins from this month-end at the Temple. Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar, after…
Raghulal donates sanitisers to Hill temple
June 7, 2020As Sri Chamundeshwari temple atop the Hill opens tomorrow, masks, sanitisers and reusable face shields were donated to the temple authorities by city’s noted Pharmacist N. Raghavan of Raghulal & Co., today. Muzrai Tahsildar Yathiraj Sampath Kumaran, Chief Priest Shashishekar Dikshit and others are seen.
Pink blooms against blue sky
March 1, 2020Gliricidia Sepium, locally called Gobbarada Gida canvasses dry Chamundi Hill By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Even as the Chamundi Hill forests are now presenting a dull picture with dried up trees, shrubs and plants, pink flowers have started to bloom in full in the forests, much to the delight of visitors and tourists. Just when the…
Retaining wall atop Chamundi Hill ready
February 27, 2020Land had caved in near Nandi Statue in October 2019 District Minister V. Somanna to inspect works tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The Public Works Department (PWD) has completed the construction of the retaining wall at the portion of caved in land between View Point and Nandi Statue atop the Chamundi Hill. The portion had collapsed due to…
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