Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill witnessed an overwhelming number of devotees this morning, as thousands of worshippers from various parts of the State and beyond gathered to seek the divine blessings on the fourth and final Ashada (Shukravara) Friday. The sacred rituals and pujas commenced as early as 3.30 am, starting with Mahanyasa…
Green Tribunal’s suggestions for making Chamundi Hill plastic-free by Dasara
July 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: National Green Tribunal (NGT) State Committee Chairman Justice Subhash B. Adi has set a deadline for the District Administration to make Chamundi Hill completely free of plastic before the upcoming Dasara festival. Justice Adi issued instructions to the authorities during a progress review meeting held at the Zilla Panchayat Hall in the city this…
Durbar Utsav held in Chamundi Hill temple
July 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The customary Durbar Utsav was held in Chamundeshwari Hill Temple as part of Chamundeshwari Vardhanti, on Monday night. The idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari was placed in the Rudrakshi Mantapa in the temple premises, following which the associated pujas and rituals were performed to the deity under the leadership of the Temple Chief priest Dr….
Vardhanti of Goddess Chamundeshwari
July 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Vardhanti (Jayanti of the Goddess) atop Chamundi Hill was held this morning in the presence of a huge crowd, with devotees from all parts of the State thronging the Hill Temple to seek the blessings of the deity on this special day. The associated pujas and rituals began at 5.30 am with…
Devotees witness Chamundeshwari Vardhanti
July 10, 2023Thousands of devotees stood in long queues to witness the Vardhanti celebrations of Goddess Chamundeshwari atop the Chamundi Hill this morning. The idol of the Goddess was taken around the temple in the Golden Palanquin amidst chanting of hymns and loud cheers by the huge crowd. The Vardhanti will culminate with the performance of Utsava…
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…
Activate the Draft Bill already sent to Govt.
July 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Major General (retd.) S.G. Vombatkere has welcomed the formation of the Statutory Authority for the Hill. “It is a positive development. We had been persistently demanding this, aiming to establish clear guidelines and strict adherence to them. Development plans that prioritise turning the Chamundi Hill into a tourist destination or constructing buildings should not…
Budget Bonanza for Mysuru
July 8, 2023Chamundi Hill Development Authority on the anvil In the late 1970, D. Devaraj Urs, the then Chief Minister who brought in the MOST revolutionary land reform, nationalised buses and named Mysuru State as Karnataka, was known for his indifference to the votes of the educated and the rich. And he openly declared so in his…
Chamundi Hill temple witnesses heavy rush on third Ashada Friday
July 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Braving the early morning biting cold, wind and drizzle, thousands of devotees from across the city and the State visited the Chamundeshwari Hill temple on the third Ashada Friday here this morning. The crowd today was far bigger than the two Ashada Fridays on June 23 and 30. The rituals began as early at…
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