Tag: Chamundi Hill

Lake on paper but Layout on land ?!
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Lake on paper but Layout on land ?!

January 27, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: A lake in K.C. Layout (Kempu Cheluvajammanni Layout) near the foot of Chamundi Hill, is allegedly being encroached upon by certain private individuals. Making use of back-to-back Government holidays, a compound wall has quietly come up around the lake. Two boards have been put up at the site. One refers to 23 guntas of…

PRASHAD Scheme will affect Temple structure: Yaduveer
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PRASHAD Scheme will affect Temple structure: Yaduveer

January 25, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has expressed concern that the ongoing works under the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) at Chamundi Hill could pose a threat to the iconic Gopura (tower) of the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple. Speaking to reporters at the BJP office in Mysuru yesterday, he said authorities…

PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill | Heritage or Gopura will not be damaged: District Minister
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PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill | Heritage or Gopura will not be damaged: District Minister

January 22, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Social Welfare Minister and Mysuru District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has assured that the development of Chamundi Hill under the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) will be carried out without causing any damage to its traditional, cultural and heritage value. Chairing a review meeting on the progress of the…

Twin protests against ongoing PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill
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Twin protests against ongoing PRASHAD works atop Chamundi Hill

January 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Two separate protests were held atop Chamundi Hill this morning against the development works being carried out under the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), implemented by the Karnataka Tourism Department and Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority. One protest was staged near Mahishasura Statue and led by Parisarakkagi Naavu, Mysore Grahakara…

‘Parisarakkagi Naavu’ group submits memorandum to DC
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‘Parisarakkagi Naavu’ group submits memorandum to DC

January 21, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s environmental organisation ‘Parisarakkagi Naavu’ has submitted a memorandum to the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) urging the immediate suspension of ongoing works under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) atop Chamundi Hill. The group argued that Chamundi Hill is a protected forest zone and nearly Rs. 45 crore is being spent…

Land conversion around Chamundi Hill: No illegality
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Land conversion around Chamundi Hill: No illegality

January 20, 2026

MDA Commissioner Rakshith clarifies Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to allegations by environmental activists that the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) had permitted the development of new housing layouts over nearly 50 acres abutting the forest belt of Chamundi Hill, MDA Commissioner K.R. Rakshith clarified that the proposal sent to the Government falls outside the ‘no development zone’ of…

PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hill: Showdown between protesters, District Administration likely
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PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hill: Showdown between protesters, District Administration likely

January 18, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the District Administration is set to resume development works atop Chamundi Hill under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) with full Police protection from tomorrow (Jan. 19), sections of the public have voiced strong opposition, stating that they will not allow any violation of rules. The implementation of the…

PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hill: Protests erupt; works halt
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PRASHAD scheme atop Chamundi Hill: Protests erupt; works halt

January 17, 2026

Hill residents, Hindu activists seek clarity on legal approvals and heritage safeguards Mysore/Mysuru: Work on the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) project at Chamundi Hill was halted last evening following a protest by residents of the Hill and Hindu social activists, who demanded clarity on legal approvals and heritage safeguards. Although…

Activists warn of risk to Temple, Gopura
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Activists warn of risk to Temple, Gopura

January 17, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundi Hill, revered as a centre of faith and devotion, has once again become the   focus of controversy. Hindu social activist Lohit Urs has alleged that construction work is being carried out barely 20 feet from the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, despite an order of the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage prohibiting any new…

HC seeks details of PRASHAD projects atop Chamundi Hill
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HC seeks details of PRASHAD projects atop Chamundi Hill

January 16, 2026

State claims no permanent structures will be built near Chamundeshwari Temple Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notices in connection with the construction works being carried out atop historic Chamundi Hill. The notices were issued to the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority, as well as to the Central and State Governments. The matter…

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