The ‘Theppotsava’ of Goddess Chamundeshwari at the Devikere in Chamundi Hill last evening marked the last leg of Dasara-2017. The idol of the deity, placed in a mantap on a boat, went around the lake thrice, providing a visual treat for the devotees. A procession of the deity was held atop the Hill as a…
Mysuru: Thousands of people gathered atop the Chamundi Hill from as early as 5 in the morning today to participate in the grand Chamundeshwari Rathotsava (Car Festival). A yearly ritual, the Rathotsava is held after the completion of the ten-day Dasara festival. The Rathotsava began at 7.20 am with the arrival of Rajamata Pramoda Devi…
Mysuru: Four members of a family including three women have been arrested by K.R. Police for stealing gold chains of devotees atop Chamundi Hill. The arrested persons have been identified as Nagesh Bhajantri, Eshwari Bhajantri, Sathyamma Bhajantri and Sheela Bhajantri of Savadathi in Dharwad. The Police have recovered a gold chain worth about Rs. 40,000,…
Mysuru: A week after the Dasara celebrations, devotees will throng Chamundi Hill to witness the Maha Rathotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari to be held on Oct. 5 between 8.05 am and 8.45 am in the auspicious Tula lagna. This will be followed by Theppotsava on Oct. 7 at 7 pm. Prior to this, the idol of…
Sir, We drove to the Hilltop to enjoy the city lights yesterday. As there was rush at the binocular View Point, we went down to the second viewing point. While coming down the platform, a senior citizen in our group slipped into the gap between the steps and retaining wall. Only by God’s grace he…
The Department Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) in association with Gen. Thimayya National Adventure Academy conducted the Chamundi Hill Steps Climbing competition, here yesterday. Around 180 persons took part in the competition held in various categories. Results: Men: 1. Vinay (Mysuru – 10 mins), 2. Krishna (Mysuru – 13 mins), 3. Kailash (Mysuru – 15…
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah’s wife is doing daily trips to the Chamundeshwari Temple to pray for the well-being and political career of her husband and son Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah. Both father and son are expected to contest 2018 Assembly polls. While Siddharamaiah is likely to contest from Chamundeshwari constituency, Yathindra will contest from Varuna. CM’s…
Mysuru: Asserting that he will continue as the Chief Minister for the next 5 years too after winning the 2018 Assembly Polls, Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has said that he was sure that the people would bless him in the next elections. Speaking at the Dasara inauguration ceremony atop Chamundi Hill here yesterday, Siddharamaiah said that…
Mysuru: Nadoja and Nityotsava Poet Prof. K.S. Nissar Ahmed inaugurated Dasara-2017 festival atop Chamundi Hill by showering flower petals on the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari, the reigning deity of Mysuru, in the presence of Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa and other dignitaries, here this morning. The octogenarian poet, speaking after inaugurating said,…
Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah inaugurated the Police Help Desk set up by the Police Department atop Chamundi Hill here this morning. Apart from Chamundi Hill, the Police have set up 30 Help Desk kiosks at the Check-post on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway, Millennium Circle (LIC Circle), Railway Station Circle, Railway Station West Gate, Check-post on Hunsur Road,…
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