Mysore/Mysuru: Marking the 73rd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mysuru-Kodagu BJP MP Pratap Simha, accompanied by several BJP leaders, performed special puja at Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Hill here this morning praying for the well-being of the PM. The BJP leaders also broke 73 coconuts in front of the temple as obeisance to the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a dig at the plans to organise ‘Mahisha Dasara’ at Chamundi Hill on Oct. 13, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has warned to stop the event, no matter even if it turns into a conflict. Simha, who spoke to media persons at Jaladarshini Guest House premises here this morning, said, “Daily thousands of people…
Mysore/Mysuru: As a prelude to Mahisha Dasara celebrations scheduled at Chamundi Hill in city on Oct. 13, a one-day State-level seminar on the topic ‘Mahisha Mandalada Adi Dore Mahishasura; Ondu Charithrika Nota’ (The King of Mahisha Mandala Mahishasura: A Historical Look) is organised on Sept. 10 at 10 am at University College of Fine Arts,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The ban on plastic and penalty for illegal activities at Chamundi Hill has come into effect from today (Sept. 1, 2023). ACF Lakshmikanth and RFO Dhanyashree led Forest personnel’s team in monitoring the implementation of the ban, by moving around the shrine, with an eye on devotees visiting Chamundeshwari temple, vendors of puja items…
Mysore/Mysuru: Setting at rest the long speculation on who will inaugurate this year’s Dasara festival, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah announced the name of the noted Lyricist and Film Music Director Hamsalekha at Chamundi Hill temple after offering prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari here this morning. Speaking to presspersons atop Chamundi Hill, Siddharamaiah said that Hamsalekha, who is…
Mysore/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…
Extend jurisdiction of Saraswathipuram, Vijayanagar, Alanahalli, Mysore South Police Stations: GTD Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move, the State Government has issued orders to immediately open a Police Outpost atop Chamundi Hill. The decision was made by Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, in response to the rising population and the need for improved security measures in…
Yet-to-be-constituted Chamundi Hill Development Authority must approve any activity, says Tourism Minister Mysore/Mysuru: Minister for Tourism, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation H.K. Patil has categorically stated that the Centre’s proposal for 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…
Mysore/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…
Mysore/Mysuru: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Film Director Prem of ‘Jogi’ fame and actor Shobhraj along with the crew of upcoming Kannada film ‘KD-The Devil’ visited Sri Chamundeshwari temple atop the Hill last evening. Speaking to media persons later, Sanjay Dutt said “The time has come for darshan of the presiding deity. The Goddess has brought…
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