Mysore/Mysuru: Reacting to the High Court notice over alleged damage to Chamundi Hill, the Temple Gopura and other heritage structures due to the ongoing PRASHAD works, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Secretary M.J. Roopa said vested interests were spreading falsehoods. “Certain vested interests are claiming that the Gopura view will be obstructed or that digging…
Mysore/Mysuru: Strong opposition has emerged from residents against the development works being taken up at Chamundi Hill under the Central Government’s PRASHAD scheme. On Wednesday evening, members of the local community conveyed their objections to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, stating that the works were unnecessary and detrimental to the sanctity…
Mysore/Mysuru: Will the ongoing development works atop Chamundi Hill under the Union Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), including the proposed construction of a multipurpose activity stage adjacent to the main Gopura of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, overshadow the iconic structure? The towering Gopura is regarded as the crown jewel of Mysuru. Visible…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa visited Chamundi Hill this morning to inspect repair works at the stretch between the View Point and the Nandi Statue, where heavy rains had triggered major landslides and road collapse. During the inspection, the Minister sought details from officials on the construction of the concrete retaining wall, which…
Mysore/Mysuru: Physical works, including digging and excavation, have begun atop Chamundi Hill under the Union Government’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD). Earthmovers are digging the ground near Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Hill to erect a permanent Multipurpose Activity Stage. The location is where a temporary stage was earlier erected during festivals…
Mysore/Mysuru: Speaking to Star of Mysore about the works being undertaken under PRASHAD scheme this morning, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar from the erstwhile of Mysore Royal family and the permanent member of the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority expressed her displeasure. “I have not been consulted as per procedure. I have written a letter to the…
Parasanayakana Kere restored back to life; a CREDIT-I initiative under CSR funds of Asian Paints Mysore/Mysuru: A lake area replete with waste has got a new lease of life, hoping to spring as a new tourist attraction. Parasanayakana Kere (lake), located on Uttanahalli Road at the foot of Chamundi Hill, sports a new look, attracting…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of ‘Kotharotsava Vaibhava’ at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill, ‘Sangeetotsava’ began at the Hill Temple premises last evening. Vid. M.S. Anand and Vid. Puttraju presented nadaswara accompanied by Vid. Nagesh and S. Likith on thavil and Umesh on tala. The following performances are scheduled as part of the ‘Sangeetotsava’ programme at…
Mysore/Mysuru: More than 1,000 people, including environmentalists, nature lovers, morning walkers, students, children wearing green dresses, caps and armbands, informed citizens and members of the public, took part in an awareness-cum-protest walk this morning against unscientific development atop Chamundi Hill. The participants carried placards and ascended the Hill via the steps silently and peacefully. The…
Mysuru: Over 2,500 women devotees, dressed in yellow and red sarees, took part in the Mass Lalitha Sahasranama Parayana at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill yesterday morning. A total of 3,000 devotees had registered for the event, organised under the joint aegis of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority and Cycle Pure Agarbatti. The Authority…
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