Mysuru: Thousands of devotees and tourists flocked popular temples across Mysuru to seek blessings of the presiding deities on day one of New Year-2025. Devotees began queuing up as early as 6 am near Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple for the first darshan of the deity. The temple authorities organised separate queues for women, men, senior citizens, and…
Liquor party atop Chamundi Hill irks devotees
January 1, 2025Tourists throw empty bottles at Taraka Backwaters Mysuru: Youths consuming liquor after parking their vehicles on the side of the road atop Chamundi Hill in broad daylight has irked devotees coming to the Hill Temple. It is learnt that a group of five to six youths, who parked their car on the roadside near the…
No entry to Chamundi Hill after 7 pm; visitors must leave by 9 pm
December 31, 2024Restrictions will be in force till 6 am tomorrow Mysuru: As part of heightened security measures for New Year’s Eve, Mysuru City Police have announced restrictions on access to Chamundi Hill to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incidents. The following measures will be in effect on Dec. 31, 2024: • Uttanahalli Cross Gate,…
Traffic held up as bus hits electric pole on Chamundi Hill Road
December 31, 2024Mysuru: Traffic was temporarily disrupted near View Point atop Chamundi Hill early this morning when a private tourist bus collided with an electric pole, causing it to fall across the road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as the power supply to the pole had already been disconnected due to unpaid bills. The accident occurred between…
Saree theft at Chamundi Hill Temple: Police dismiss RTI activist’s plaint
December 31, 2024Mysuru: The Mysuru City Police have dismissed a complaint filed by RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, alleging theft and black-market sale of sarees offered as gifts to the Goddess at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill. Snehamayi Krishna had lodged the complaint at the city’s Krishnaraja Police Station, accompanied by a video clip, accusing M.J. Roopa, Secretary…
Chamundi Hill gears up for New Year rush
December 30, 2024DC holds meeting: Traffic, security measures in place for devotees Mysuru: With a large number of devotees expected at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill for the New Year, Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy convened a meeting with officials at ZP Hall this morning to discuss and ensure necessary facilities for the devotees. During…
Inauguration of ‘Taayiya Madilu’ Kuteera atop Chamundi Hill on Jan. 3
December 29, 2024Mysuru: ‘Taayiya Madilu’ Kuteera, a breastfeeding facility for lactating mothers, established by Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Gold atop Chamundi Hill, will start functioning from Jan. 3, 2025. Announcing this at a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Club President Prema Ravi said that Chamundi Hill Gram Panchayat President Nagarathna will inaugurate the facility…
Tilted power pole on Chamundi Hill Road raises safety concerns
December 14, 2024Mysuru: A dangerously tilted electric pole on the Mysuru-Chamundi Hill road is posing a serious threat to commuters. Neglecting the situation could lead to a tragedy, warn locals. The pole was installed in a rush as part of safety measures ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chamundi Hill on June 20, 2022. To…
Cradle Ceremony
December 11, 2024Mysuru: Mysore Royal Family Member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar performed the Thottilu Shastra ceremony of his two-month-old younger son, at the premises of Goddess Chamundeshwari temple at Chamundi Hill in city this morning. The baby boy was born on Oct. 11, 2024, Ayudha Puja day, to Yaduveer Wadiyar, the Mysuru-Kodagu MP and Trishika Kumari couple….
Cyclone Fengal Effect: Huge boulder rolls over road atop Chamundi Hill
December 3, 2024Mysuru: Following incessant rains brought by Cyclone Fengal, a massive boulder rolled down Chamundi Hill and blocked the road, causing a brief period of panic. Public Works Department (PWD) officials swiftly cleared the boulder, restoring traffic flow on the road leading to Mysuru. The incident, which occurred between Monday night and the early hours of…















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