Mysore/Mysuru: Two separate protests were held atop Chamundi Hill this morning against the development works being carried out under the Centre’s Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), implemented by the Karnataka Tourism Department and Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority. One protest was staged near Mahishasura Statue and led by Parisarakkagi Naavu, Mysore Grahakara…
Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru’s environmental organisation ‘Parisarakkagi Naavu’ has submitted a memorandum to the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) urging the immediate suspension of ongoing works under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) atop Chamundi Hill. The group argued that Chamundi Hill is a protected forest zone and nearly Rs. 45 crore is being spent…
All Governments love acronyms, and our Central Government has a perfect one for temples. It is called PRASHAD. It stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive. Phew! It feels like reciting a long mantra! The Centre has chosen our Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill to be ‘developed’ under this scheme. One would say…
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: 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…
3D imaging tech to guide eco-sensitive makeover; dedicated team to monitor quality, timelines By Bapu Lingaraj Urs Mysore/Mysuru: The long-awaited development works of Chamundi Hill under the Central Government’s PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme are set to begin by the end of this month. The project, with a total outlay of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Outgoing Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, presided over a meeting of Destination Management Committee, at his office in Siddarthanagar here this morning, to finalise the tenders related to development works planned at Chamundi Hill in the city under the Central Government’s ambitious Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme and another project to…
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