Mysuru: In a unique gesture of giving back to their alma mater as well as to the society, the ex-Cadets of No. 4 Kar Air Sqn NCC, along with the current Cadets and staff of the NCC Squadron, took up the solid waste and cleaning work on Chamundi Hill on Sept. 10. In all, 150…
View Points atop Chamundi Hill to boost tourism
September 19, 2017Sir, The View Points being developed atop Chamundi Hill with High Definition Binoculars, as reported in Star of Mysore dated Sept. 14, is indeed a practical way to promote tourism. The tourists can enjoy the panoramic view of Mysuru in daytime, particularly the Palace and surrounding areas. In fact, it was a long felt need,…
Mahisha Dasara: Bike rally taken out to Chamundi Hill
September 18, 2017Mysuru: As part of Mahisha Dasara, a bike rally was taken out under the aegis of Dalit Welfare Trust, Ashokapuram Abhimanigala Balaga, Gangothri Samshodhana Vidyarthi Okkuta, Dalit Sangharsha Samithi and Pragitapara Sanghatanegalu to Chamundi Hill here this morning. The rally was launched by Prof. Shabbir Mustafa after garlanding the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at…
Will Chamundi Hill, be declared No Selfie Zone?
September 16, 2017Mysuru: The view as one drives atop the Chamundi Hill, the lovely backdrop to the city, is breathtaking. As one nears the temple, there is a signboard that proclaims “Enjoy An Aerial View of Mysore From Here.” Most of the tourists and even locals stop here and gasp when they see the unpolluted city from…
Grand Master Thejkumar to light Dasara Kreeda Jyothi
September 16, 2017Mysuru: Grand Master M.S. Thejkumar will light the Dasara Kreeda Jyothi atop Chamundi Hill after offering puja to Goddess Chamundeshwari on Sept. 21 at 11 am. Meanwhile, around 4,500 athletes from across the State will be taking part in this year’s Dasara Sports competitions to be held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium starting from Sept. 21….
Chamundi Hill View Points get a makeover
September 14, 2017Mysuru: Here is some good news for those who like to watch the breathtaking views of the heritage city from Chamundi Hill. The District Administration is constructing special protruding platforms at two View Points on the way to the Hill-top and is installing high-definition binoculars for viewers to admire the city from up above to…
No entry For private vehicles to Chamundi Hill this Dasara
September 13, 2017Mysuru: Forget about going on a long drive up to the iconic Chamundi Hill this Dasara. Instead, you can opt for reaching the temple through free KSRTC buses that will be operated from the Lalitha Mahal Helipad. The District Administration is likely to ban the entry of private vehicles to the Hill from Sept. 21…
Now, book online for darshan, puja rituals at Chamundeshwari hill temple
September 7, 2017Mysuru: Online booking of direct entry tickets for darshan at Chamundeshwari temple atop the Chamundi Hill was launched yesterday for the benefit of devotees and tourists. The facility was launched by District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. With this, devotees can book darshan tickets through debit and credit cards and also book for various sevas for…
Robbing devotees atop Chamundi Hill: Two women held
September 3, 2017Mysuru: K.R. Police, based on CCTV footages of two women stealing money from vanity bags of devotees atop Chamundi Hill, have arrested the duo when they had come to steal on Sept. 1. The accused have been identified as 55-year-old Nanjamma of Tammadahalli village and 28-year-old Sowmya alias Rekha of Kagepura, both in Malavalli taluk…
Poet Prof. K.S. Nissar Ahmed to inaugurate Dasara on Sept. 21
August 17, 2017Mysuru: Noted Kannada poet of Navya Movement and Padmashree Awardee Kokkare Hosahalli Shekh Haider Nissar Ahmed, popular as Prof. K.S. Nissar Ahmed, will inaugurate this year’s Dasara celebrations atop the Chamundi Hill on Sept. 21. The announcement was made by Mysuru District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa here this morning. Prof. Nissar Ahmed is loved…















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