Ready to manage Temple, says Pramoda Devi Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar said that her late husband Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar had written to the Government requesting the management of Chamundi Hill. “While there were various reasons for this request, simply having made the request does not equate to obtaining ownership. The conditions…
HC stays formation of Chamundi Temple Authority
August 12, 2024Petition filed by Royal family states that Govt. move dilutes the Royal family’s involvement in Temple activities Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court (HC) has issued a temporary stay on the State Government order constituting Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority to undertake integrated development of Chamundi Hill. The Authority aims to consolidate absolute control of the…
Wayanad landslides trigger Chamundi Hill safety concerns
August 12, 2024Road between View Point and Nandi Statue Road to be open for Dasara: PWD Mysore/Mysuru: Recent major landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad, minor landslips in Kodagu and Hassan following unprecedented rains have heightened fears among the residents of Mysuru about the possible landslides at Chamundi Hill. The Hill has experienced landslides during heavy rains in the…
CM Siddu visits Hill Temple
August 10, 2024After holding Janandolana Convention yesterday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who stayed overnight in city, visited Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill this morning and sought the blessings of the presiding deity. Former MLA M.K. Somashekar, MUDA Chairman K. Marigowda, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Secretary M.J. Roopa, Temple Chief Priest Shashishekar Dixit and others were present. Later,…
Chamundi Hill steps cleaned in special drive
August 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Kuduma Srikshetra Dharmasthala Padayatra Seva Trust took up a special drive this morning to clean the steps of Chamundi Hill, after four Ashada Fridays, during which thousands of devotees thronged the Hill shrine to have a darshan of presiding deity Goddess Chamundeshwari. The drive was inaugurated by senior advocate O. Sham Bhat,…
Last Ashada Friday: Heavy rush at Chamundi Hill Temple
August 2, 2024Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, CM’s wife Parvathi seek blessings Mysore/Mysuru: Goddess Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill witnessed huge rush with devotees from Mysuru and surrounding districts arriving in large numbers compared to previous Fridays to seek blessings of the presiding deity on the occasion of last Ashada Friday, this morning. The devotees, who arrived at…
Festive fervour marks Chamundi Vardhanti
July 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Vardhanti (birthday) Mahotsava of Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari, was celebrated with much pomp and vigour atop Chamundi Hill today in the city. Vardhanti of the presiding deity, that falls during Ashada Masa (Month) every year, adds festive fervour to the religious event, that draws devotees from across the State, majorly from Mysuru and surrounding districts….
Second Ashada Friday: Chamundi Hill temple fruitfully decorated
July 19, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Braving intermittent rains, devotees thronged Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill to have darshan of Goddess Chamundeshwari on the second Ashada Friday this morning. Puja rituals commenced as early as 3.30 am and the temple was thrown open to devotees at 6 am. In spite of steady rains, which is giving no respite to Mysureans…
Chamundi Hill visitors warned
July 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Despite a ban on single-use plastics within the limits of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), there has been a worrying increase in their usage, especially at religious sites. Devotees visiting Chamundi Hill are urged to refrain from using plastic, particularly during the ongoing Ashada month. This includes a strict prohibition on plastic cups and plates…
First Ashada Friday Rush atop Hill
July 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Thousands of devotees from all parts of State thronged Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill this morning on account of first Ashada Friday. The month of Ashada, as per Chandramana Hindu calendar, began on July 6. Even before sunrise, thousands of devotees had lined up at Lalitha Mahal Grounds to board free KSRTC buses (starting…















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