Mysore/Mysuru: On account of Rahugrasta Chandra Grahana (Lunar Eclipse) slated to occur tomorrow (Oct.28) night, the Sri Chamundeshwari termple at Chamundi Hill will be closed for the general public from 6 pm tomorrow till 7 am next day (Oct.29). “Tomorrow morning on account of Chandra Grahana, special puja will be performed to Goddess Chamundeshwari and…
Car damaged after hitting road divider atop Chamundi Hill
October 27, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Occupants of a car, who were returning after taking part in the Chamundeshwari Rathotsava atop Chamundi Hill had a miraculous escape, when the car in which they were travelling hit a road divider atop the Hill yesterday. The front portion of the car has been badly damaged in the incident. It is learnt that…
Thousands witness Rathotsava atop Ch.Hill
October 26, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Two days after Navarathri celebrations ended with Jumboo Savari on Tuesday, the Annual Chamundeshwari Rathotsava took place atop Chamundi Hill this morning in the presence of thousands of devotees. Amidst clear skies and bright sunshine, Rathotsava (car festival) took place in the auspicious Vrishchika Lagna (7.50 am-8.20 am), with titular head of the erstwhile…
Rathotsava at Chamundi Hill Temple tomorrow
October 25, 2023Teppotsava at Devikere on Saturday Mysore/Mysuru: The Rathotsava and Teppotsava rituals of Goddess Chamundeshwari that are being held every year atop Chamundi Hill after Dasara festivities will be held this year on Oct. 26 (Thursday) and on Oct. 28 (Saturday) respectively. Rathotsava, also known as ‘Samvatsaarothsava’ will be held tomorrow, the day of Dwadashi, of…
City of Lights beckons tourists
October 21, 2023A breath-taking view of the illuminated Mysuru city along with the resplendent Mysore Palace clicked by Star of Mysore Photographer M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav from atop Chamundi Hill last night. The colourfully lit royal city is attracting Dasara tourists and local residents in hordes to witness the illumination. The Gaali Mantapa or Watch Tower (ancient Stone…
Hamsalekha inaugurates Dasara atop Chamundi Hill
October 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Film music composer and lyricist ‘Nadabramha’ Dr. Hamsalekha had the honour of inaugurating the 414th Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara on the abode of Sri Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hill this morning. He commenced the festivities by showering flower petals on the beautifully adorned idol (Utsava Murthi) of Goddess Chamundeshwari, which was elegantly placed on a…
Dasara tomorrow
October 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru, popularly known as ‘Cultural Capital of the State,’ is all decked up for the inauguration of 414th Nada Habba Mysore Dasara (ever since Raja Wadiyar started Dasara in Srirangapatna in 1610 AD) at Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Oct. 15), with finishing touches being given for the preparations this morning. Film Music Director ‘Nadabrahma’ Hamsalekha…
Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo: No entry to Chamundi Hill today
October 13, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundi Hill, a prominent spot for religious tourism in the city, wore a deserted look this morning, following the prohibitory orders issued by the City Police under Section 144 CrPC effective from yesterday midnight till 6 am tomorrow (Oct. 14). Following the defiance of Mahisha Dasara Celebration Committee to celebrate Mahisha Dasara atop the…
Mahisha Dasara, Chamundi Betta Chalo: City Police Chief denies permission
October 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Citing the possibilities of threat to peace and law and order situation, City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth has denied permission to the organisers to conduct both Mahisha Dasara and Chamundi Betta Chalo programmes in the city on Oct. 13. According to a press release from the City Police Commissioner’s Office, it is stated that…
Constitution does not allow insult of other religions: MP Simha
October 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has affirmed his readiness, along with BJP party, to confront challenges in order to safeguard the history, civilisation, culture and religious beliefs of Mysuru. This stance comes in response to a segment of society tarnishing deities under the pretext of democracy and Constitutional principles. The MP made these remarks during…















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