Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundi Hill, crown of Mysuru and one of South India’s most revered pilgrimage destinations, is set for a major transformation under the Central Government’s PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme. The Rs. 45 crore development project is slated to begin in the first week of January, with SKS Karkala Pvt. Ltd.,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Some last-minute changes have been incorporated into the Chamundi Hill development plan under the PRASHAD scheme, following directions from Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, said Prabhuswamy, Assistant Director, Tourism Department, Mysuru. During the annual Rathotsava, the procession carrying the utsava idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari moves from the main entrance of the Chamundeshwari Temple to…
Mysore/Mysuru: More than ten development works are underway on Chamundi Hill under the PRASHAD scheme, covering key areas such as the Nandi statue zone and the foothill steps. A queue shelter is being built near the temple to manage the pilgrim flow. A multi-purpose centre is coming up near the Mahishasura statue, where a ticket…
Stop commercialisation | Ban private vehicles | Allow only KSRTC buses Mysore/Mysuru: To safeguard the environment and heritage of Chamundi Hill, participants at a public discussion called for a ban on private vehicles to the Hilltop, a halt to all commercial expansion, a complete prohibition of plastic and a moratorium on new construction. These formed…
Mysore/Mysuru: The ‘Save Chamundi Hill’ movement is preparing for a renewed push to counter what activists describe as unchecked “development” on the Hill. Bhamy V. Shenoy, Founding President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), cautioned that PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme must not become a pretext for further concretisation of the sacred Hill….
DC calls for report as devotees flag steep seva rates, revenue leaks Chamundeshwari Temple seva rates Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority is reviewing these charges for uniformity and transparency. Mysore/Mysuru: Following complaints of devotees being overcharged for various sevas (ritual services) and concerns over revenue leakage, the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority has decided to initiate…
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD Our Chamundi Hill is undoubtedly the most imposing backdrop that lends a very unique and majestic look to our city. Being visible from far and wide and from all directions, its visibility heralds to all our guests and visitors that they have arrived at their destination. And, to the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Over 30 supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar today offered special prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hill, seeking the blessings of the deity for Shivakumar to become the Chief Minister. The fans later pulled the Silver Chariot of the temple to some distance by keeping a portrait of the DKS in the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Residents of Chamundi Hill and Gram Panchayat members have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah not to bring their area under the jurisdiction of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and instead allow the Chamundi Hill Gram Panchayat to continue functioning as it is. The villagers, who met CM Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru, submitted a memorandum stating that…
Mysore/Mysuru: The annual Mahabhisheka to Nandi statue atop Chamundi Hill, organised by Bettada Balaga Charitable Trust on the last Monday of Kartika Masa, was performed this morning in the presence of Seers and devotees. The monolithic Nandi was bathed in a vibrant palette of sacred colours as over 32 traditional puja materials were used for…
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