Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of fitness enthusiasts took part in the Apollo Climbathon 2.0 — 1,001 steps climbing competition at Chamundi Hill — organised by Apollo BGS Hospital to mark World Health Day celebrations here yesterday. Over 600 participants including men, women and senior citizens from various walks of life including working professionals, students and retired people…
M. Lakshmana offers special puja at Hill Temple
March 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Congress candidate from Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency M. Lakshmana officially launched his campaigning for the upcoming polls after offering special puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hill on Thursday. Later, speaking to the mediapersons, he said on being elected as an MP he would work towards making Mysuru-Kodagu a model Constituency by improving tourism…
Gen. K.S. Thimayya’s birth anniversary: Ex-Servicemen Assn. to place water tanks at Chamundi Hill
March 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the birth anniversary of former Chief of Army Staff Gen. K.S. Thimayya, Mysuru District Unit of Akhila Karnataka Ex-Servicemen Association has organised a programme to place cement water tanks at Chamundi Hill in city to feed birds and animals tomorrow (Mar. 31) at 8 am. K.P. Diwakar, President of Mysuru District…
State BJP Chief offers special prayers at Chamundi Hill temple
March 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of the LS polls, State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra visited Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill here this morning and offered special prayers. Vijayendra arrived in the city last evening to take part in a couple of key party meetings today. Vijayendra also performed ‘Gau Mata’ puja and offered grass, sugarcane and water to…
Stakeholders want Chamundi Hill Authority reconstituted
March 19, 2024Ministers, officials dominate; heritage experts, water conservationists, geologists ignored, they allege Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundi Hill Development Authority, established by the Karnataka Government through ‘Sri Chamundeshwari Kshethra Abhivruddhi Pradhikara Bill-2024’, which was ratified by the Legislative Assembly on Feb. 21, 2024, is back in the news. Environmental organisations and heritage experts have voiced concerns over the…
3 Kar Naval Unit NCC cadets go plogging to Chamundi Hill
March 19, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: As part of social activity, NCC cadets from 3 Karnataka Naval NCC Unit Mysore embarked on a transformative plogging expedition to Chamundi Hill, removing plastic waste and preserving its cultural heritage and biodiversity. Their actions inspire community engagement and environmental stewardship, leaving a lasting impact on both locals and ecosystem. Plogging is a combination…
Chamundi Hill Climbers
March 15, 2024By 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…
Solar Ropeway proposed at Chamundi Hill: Gadkari
March 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant development for the tourism infrastructure of Mysuru city, the Centre will allocate Rs. 114 crore for the construction of a solar ropeway leading to Chamundi Hill. This announcement was made by Union Minister for Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the city yesterday. The ropeway project aims to enhance accessibility to…
Chamundi Hill PRASHAD Scheme in two years: MP
March 7, 2024PM Modi virtually lays foundation for Chamundeshwari Temple Development, Ecological and Tonga Ride Heritage Experience Zones New Delhi/Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid foundation stone and inaugurated several projects in the national tourism sector today, collectively valued at over Rs. 1,400 crore under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage…
3 landslides and two-and-a-half years later… Chamundi Hill retaining wall still INCOMPLETE
March 5, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Nearly two-and-a-half years after the first major landslide occurred atop the Chamundi Hill between View Point and Nandi Statue Road in October 2021, the retaining wall to prevent further damage is still incomplete. Consequently, the 400-metre road has remained closed to traffic since then. As of now, only 70 percent of the planned 50-ft…
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