Gates closed since lockdown but people sneak in from the sides Mysuru: The 1,008 steps leading to the Chamundi Hilltop continues to be a place of attraction for fitness freaks and also to the young crowd — a majority of them college students — who frequent the steps despite the gates leading to the steps…
Landslip atop Chamundi Hill: Vedike protests negligence by Govt. in taking up repair works
November 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that the State Government was showing negligence in taking up repair works following the landslip atop Chamundi Hill, the activists of Karnataka State Nayaka Hitharakshana Vedike staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust, opposite to City Law Courts complex here yesterday. Pointing out that frequent landslip atop Chamundi Hill was causing…
Crumbling rocks, mud
November 6, 2021Gaping cracks, river-like water flow from atop Chamundi Hill pose risk IISc. Bengaluru Geo Tech team visits Hill; to advise restoration angles Mysore/Mysuru: Within a span of 18 days, a portion of Chamundi Hill — between View Point and Nandi Statue — has collapsed thrice, increasing the risk to motorists and villagers up the Hill….
Thousands of devotees throng Hill Temple on Deepavali
November 6, 2021Devotees, who were denied entry to Chamundi Hill Temple on major festivities like Ashada Friday and Rathotsava due to COVID crisis, made it a point to offer prayers to the Presiding Deity of Mysuru yesterday marking Balipadyami, the last day of the 3-day Deepavali festival.
Gau Puja atop Chamundi Hill tomorrow
November 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Following a direction from Muzrai Department, Gau Puja (puja to cow) will be performed atop Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Nov.5), marking Balipadyami, the last day of the 3-day Deepavali festival. Chamundi Hill Temple Executive Officer Yathiraj Sampathkumaran told Star of Mysore that Gau Puja will be performed in the auspicious Godhooli Lagna between 5.30 pm…
State resubmits proposal to develop Chamundi Hill
November 3, 2021Rs. 100 crore grant awaited under Centre’s PRASHAD Scheme Mysuru/Bengaluru: At a time when concerns are being raised over repeated landslides due to heavy rain and development activities atop Chamundi Hill, the State Government has resubmitted a proposal to the Centre to secure funds to holistically develop the Hill under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, …
From 30 percent on Oct. 20 to 80 percent on Nov. 2: Chamundi Hill landslide widens; road shrinks
November 2, 2021Team from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, inspects spot; suggests measures for restoration Mysore/Mysuru: A massive restoration work is in store for the Public Works Department (PWD) as the recent landslide that had occurred atop the Chamundi Hill — between View Point junction and Nandi Statue — has been increasing in width and has shrunk…
Chamundi Hill retaining wall has multiple yawning gaps
October 22, 2021Netas, officials focus only on development but silent on conservation, green cover Mysore/Mysuru: A portion of Chamundi Hill collapsed on Wednesday night, exposing the callous nature of the official machinery and elected representatives. Though formal press releases were issued to convey the ‘concern’ of the Government for ‘immediate repairs and restoration,’ the political statements did…
Rains cause landslip at Chamundi Hill again
October 21, 2021Retaining wall near Nandi Statue caves in Repair works to begin tomorrow, says DC Vulnerable spots atop Hill to be surveyed Mysore/Mysuru: Two years after a major landslide was reported atop the Chamundi Hill near the Nandi Statue, one more landslide close to the same area last night has spread panic among residents, commuters and…
Royal family members witness Chamundeshwari Rathotsava
October 19, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst clear morning skies and ban on devotees due to COVID pandemic, the famous Chamundeshwari Rathotsava was held atop Chamundi Hill this morning in a simple yet traditional manner. Due to COVID-19 crisis, the Deputy Commissioner had banned entry of devotees to the Hill Temple both by road and footsteps during the Rathotsava as…
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