By B.N. Ramya Chamundi Hill, the revered abode of the presiding deity of Mysuru, Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari, stands as a prominent attraction drawing visitors from far and wide. This iconic landmark holds deep historical significance and religious reverence, captivating both the devout and nature enthusiasts alike with its enchanting environs. Beyond its tourist allure and…
Chamundi Hill visitors behave!
August 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Forest Department is all set to crack a whip on the miscreants who have been spoiling the sanctity of Chamundi Hill, the most prominent hub of religious tourism in the State, by imposing fine from Sept. 1, 2023. A dedicated Task Force will be deployed to implement the measures by penalising the offenders. This…
Chamundi Hill temple records Rs. 91.74 lakh collection during Ashada Fridays
July 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With thousands of devotees from across the State thronging Chamundi Hill temple on the four Ashada Fridays and Chamundeshwari Vardhanti, spread over the months of June and July, the Chamundi Hill temple has recorded a whopping collection of Rs.91,74,540 from special entry tickets priced at Rs.50 and Rs.300. The four Ashada Fridays fell on…
CM announces Chamundi Hill Development Authority
July 8, 2023Stakeholders demand retaining Hill as heritage, pilgrimage destination and not as a tourist centre Mysore/Mysuru: The State Budget for 2023-24 presented yesterday by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, who holds the Finance portfolio, includes a proposal to establish Chamundi Hill Development Authority, which aims to facilitate sustainable development of the Hill. “This Chamundi Hill Development Authority will…
Pratap Simha, MP welcomes move
July 8, 2023Says ‘PRASHAD’ Scheme too will be implemented Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundi Hill Development Authority will have all stakeholders like Gram Panchayat, Temple Management, District Administration, Forest Department, PWD, Pollution Control Board and environment stakeholders. The Authority will enable better coordination and a focused development involving all stakeholders, said MP Pratap Simha. “I am in favour of…
Laxmi Hebbalkar offers prayers at Chamundi Hill Temple
June 24, 2023‘Gruha Lakshmi’ App to be shown to CM on June 27 Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar has said that the process of submitting application for ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme (under which women head of families will receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs. 2,000) will be launched after seeking approval for the…
Chamundi Hill PRASHAD scheme gets Centre’s nod
June 16, 2023Development at a cost of Rs. 45.70 cr. under seven components Mysore/Mysuru: The Centre has accorded administrative approval to the holistic development of Chamundi Hill under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 45.70 crore. The proposal was resubmitted by Karnataka in 2022 and now the…
Ashada puja at Chamundi Hill: GP staff take up cleaning
June 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In view of Ashada month puja at Chamundi Hill Temple, the staff of all Gram Panchayats (GPs) of Mysuru taluk have undertaken cleaning activities at the hill. The staff, led by Executive Officer (EO) of Mysuru Taluk Panchayat H.D. Girish, took up cleaning from the steps at the foot of the hill to the…
Before hitting campaign trail at Gundlupet: Amit Shah offers prayers at Chamundi Hill temple
April 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Union Home and Co-operation Minister Amit Shah arrived at the Mysore Airport at Mandakalli this morning at around 10.50 am via a private helicopter to participate in the BJP poll campaign in Chamarajanagar’s Gundlupet, located at the southern tip of the State. MLA S.A. Ramdas, MP Pratap Simha, Mayor Shivakumar, Zoo Authority of Karnataka…
Dasara Sports Torch lit
September 29, 2022Minister S.T. Somashekar handing over the sports torch to a sportsperson in front of Chamundi Hill Temple this morning marking the inauguration of State-level Dasara Sports Meet. MLA L. Nagendra, MP Pratap Simha, Jungle Lodges and Resort former Chairman M. Appanna and sportspersons were present. Around 4,500 sportspersons are likely to participate in the event….
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