By J.A. Balraj The news in last week’s Star of Mysore on what might happen on Chamundi Hill’s future made a sad reading. Having had a close affinity with this iconic Hill from childhood, we Mysureans should not be mute spectators while plans of four-lane motorways, shopping malls, housing colonies, modernising the rocky steps and…
Mysuru: A grand ‘Mahabhisheka’ was performed to Nandi Statue atop Chamundi Hill here this morning for the 14th year under the aegis of Bettada Balaga Charitable Trust which is organising the ritual on the third Sunday of Karthika Month every year. About 35 items were used to perform the Abhisheka which included milk, curd, ghee,…
People unite to protect the Hill Demand to make a Law to protect the Hill Mysuru: Experts, engineers, environmentalists and special invitees, who attended a meeting organised to discuss conservation of Chamundi Hill, here yesterday, unanimously decided to meet District Minister V. Somanna and Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar with a request to stop construction…
A trek along the Chamundi Hill steps was organised by the District Police yesterday morning where over 200 Policemen within the city limits and District Armed Reserve personnel participated. The walk was organised to promote healthy living. Superintendent of Police C.B. Ryshyanth and ASP Kshama Mishra spearheaded the walk that was also to improve bonding…
Mysuru: A day after he joined the BJP and got the party (BJP) ticket to contest from Hunsur for the Dec. 5 by-poll, senior leader and former Minister A.H. Vishwanath visited Chamundi Hill this morning and offered prayers to the deity at the Hill Temple. Later, speaking to presspersons, Vishwanath said that he was in…
By Maj. Gen. S.G. Vombatkere Mysuru District in-Charge Minister V. Somanna has proposed construction of a Ropeway at Chamundi Hill. This proposal has already been made three times (2005, 2012, 2015) and dropped because of reasoned objections of the people of Mysuru, with public demonstrations, signature campaigns and letters to Chief Minister (CM) and other…
Hundreds of white lotus blossom in Lake at Chamundi Hill base Mysuru: The picturesque Tavarekere (Lake) in Tavarekatte village at the base of the Chamundi Hill is full to the brim, a year after it was desilted and cleaned. White lotus have again slowly started blooming in the Lake. Villagers and residents around the area…
Mysuru: The colossal Nandi Statue, located mid-way on Mysuru-Chamundi Hill Road, was this morning bathed in more than 49 sacred herbs and flowers, including milk, honey, cane juice, curds, ghee, payasam, sacred ash, dry fruits, tender coconut water, sandalwood, kumkum, turmeric, rice flour, banana and other fruits as devotees performed ‘Mahabhishekha.’ The event is being…
A nature walk was organised this morning at Chamundi Vana (forest) on the right side of Chamundi Hill main entrance. The Chamundi Hill forest is an ancient one, which has a unique ecosystem with diverse plants and bird species. Dr. Arjun Prasad Tiwari, Scientist from Regional Museum and Natural History was the resource person who…
Mysuru: A street along with food court and a full-fledged Police Station will come up next to the newly-built multi-level car parking complex atop the Chamundi Hill to accommodate vendors who have lost their shops in the demolition drive. The proposal was announced by Mysuru District Minister V. Somanna during his inspection of the Hill…
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