Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when plans for proper garbage treatment facilities — centralised or otherwise — for Mysuru remain resolutely on paper, the indiscriminate dumping of garbage by the wayside of holy sites is making life miserable for people. A day after Sri Chamundeshwari Rathotsava atop the Chamundi Hill where thousands of devotees had gathered,…
Sea of humanity at Chamundi Rathotsava
October 9, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: A sea of humanity had gathered atop the mist-covered Chamundi Hill since early morning today for Sri Chamundeshwari Maharathotsava — Srimad Divya Ratharohana Mantapotsava between 7.50 am and 8.10 am — post a grand Vijayadashami. This was the first major event, organised by the Religious Endowment Department — atop the Hill after Vijayadashami. The…
Chamundi Hill Maha Rathotsava tomorrow
October 8, 2022Teppotsava on Oct. 11 Mysore/Mysuru: The annual Sri Chamundeshwari Maha Rathotsava Srimukha Programme organised by Religious Endowment Department and Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill after Vijaya-dashami, began this morning with Gajarohana programme and the following programmes will be held till Oct. 14: Oct. 9: Srimad Divya Ratharohana Mantapotsava Programme between 7.50 am and 8.10 am;…
Shobha climbs Chamundi Hill steps
October 6, 2022Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje, who had visited Chamundi Hill taking a public transport during Chamundeshwari Vardhanti in July and said that she would climb the Chamundi Hill steps during Dasara, fulfilled her vow by climbing over 1,000 steps on Monday and offered prayers to the Goddess.
District Minister inaugurates Yoga Charana atop Chamundi Hill
October 3, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: District In-charge Minister S.T. Somashekar inaugurated the Yoga Charana event organised jointly by the Dasara Yoga Sub-Committee, Patanjali Yoga Shikshana Samiti, GSS Yoga Training Centre, Yoga Federation and other Yoga Schools and Training centres atop Chamundi Hill this morning. About 300 Yoga enthusiasts, who reached the hill top by climbing the steps, performed various…
Over 300 take part in Chamundi Hill climbing competition
October 3, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: More than 300 people took part in the Chamundi Hill climbing competition, organised jointly by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, General Thimmaiah National Adventure Academy and Dasara Sports Sub-committee yesterday. The competitions were inaugurated by Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports Dr. Shalini Rajneesh. Winners Men: Anil…
History created in Mysuru as Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to open Dasara
September 26, 2022“Mysuru Dasara is a proud symbol of India’s cultural heritage” Mysore/Mysuru: History was created in Mysuru atop Chamundi Hill this morning as President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Dasara-2022 by showering flower petals on the decked-up idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari placed on a silver chariot. She became the first President to declare open the…
Murmu begins her speech in Kannada
September 26, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “Devi Chamundeshwarige nanna namaskaaragalu. Yella sodara sodariyarige nanna namaskaaragalu…” (I bow to Goddess Chamundeshwari. My respects to all brothers and sisters.) President Droupadi Murmu thus began her speech in Kannada amidst thundering applause from the audience. She effortlessly chanted a Sanskrit Mantra that was dedicated to Goddess Chamundeshwari. All through her address, the President…
Chamundi Hill Temple awaits India’s First Citizen
September 25, 2022Public entry barred from morning till 11.30 am; Dasara inauguration between 9.45 am and 10.05 am Security tightened; Hill Temple wears a bridal look Silver chariot cleaned, polished, decorated Mysore/Mysuru: For the first time in the history of Dasara, the 10-day Nada Habba will be inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu tomorrow (Sept….
‘Mischievous’ monkeys atop Chamundi Hill captured
September 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of the Dasara festival inauguration atop the Chamundi Hill tomorrow, the Forest Department this morning captured a couple of monkeys who ‘perpetually showed mischievous behaviour’. Several monkeys were captured and caged so that they do not cause any trouble during the President’s scheduled visit along with a host of dignitaries. Over 12 Forest…
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