Hundreds of devotees climb 1,008 steps to avoid COVID-19 regulations Chamundeshwari Vardhanti on July 20 Mysore/Mysuru: The third Ashada Shukravara atop Chamundi Hill offering puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari continued to get hundreds of devotees amidst drizzle and cold breeze. The devotees had started gathering in front of the Hill Temple as early as 3 this…
Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta has withdrawn the passes issued by the Police for devotees to access Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill on Ashada Fridays and Chamundeshwari Vardhanti. The Police had banned vehicles atop Chamundi Hill on Ashada Fridays and Chamundeshwari Vardhanti and had asked devotees to make use of the free KSRTC bus…
Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst multiple landslides at a couple of places on the Nandi Statue Road atop Chamundi Hill, a huge boulder rolled onto the road from the top of the Hill, causing concern. Though it is not known when the boulder came down, it came to light yesterday when some morning walkers saw the rock leaning…
Whenever there is talk of development in Mysuru, the first target is Chamundi Hill. Now for the first time, our MLAs, MP and the District in-charge Minister have said no to the noose that threatened to hang Chamundi Hill’s flora and fauna — the Ropeway Project. After a long time, our leaders have collectively responded…
Mysore/Mysuru: Despite rains and cold weather, several devotees thronged Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill on the second Ashada Shukravara today to have darshan of the deity decorated with ‘Nagalakshmi Alankara.’ The special pujas and rituals associated with Ashada Shukravara began as early as 3.30 am. Several rituals like Mahanyasapoorvaka Rudrabhisheka, Abhisheka, various Archanas, Mahamangalarathi etc,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru unit of Skål International, a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship, has reacted sharply to the Government’s decision to scrap the ropeway project atop Chamundi Hill. In a press statement, Skål President B.S. Prashanth said that the move was unfortunate and detrimental to Mysuru’s tourism….
District Minister Somashekar chairs Tourism Development meeting Mysore/Mysuru: The controversial ropeway project to Chamundi Hill which had attracted stiff opposition from environmentalists, nature lovers and also from the general public has been shelved, much to the relief of Mysureans who were concerned about unbridled development in an eco-sensitive zone. Elected representatives vehemently opposed the project…
Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst clear skies and bright sunshine, thousands of devotees thronged Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill this morning on the first Ashada Friday that fell on the first day of the Ashada month of July. The Hill temple was opened for devotees after a gap of two years owing to COVID pandemic, much to the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD) and KR Constituency MLA S.A. Ramdas performed Guddali Puja for integrated development of Devikere and Hirekere water bodies atop Chamundi Hill on Tuesday last. Speaking on the occasion, GTD said that Devikere has a special significance as water is drawn from the lake daily for performing rituals at Sri…
No private vehicles allowed on Chamundi Hill; Parking lot created at Lalitha Mahal Helipad Free bus facility from Helipad to Hill temple; Restrictions on July 1, 8, 15, 20 and 22 Mysore/Mysuru: This year’s first Ashada Friday, an auspicious day in the Ashada month for Hindus begins tomorrow, July 1 and along with thousands of…
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