Chamundi Temple introduces glass water bottles for devotees
The idea is to ensure that plastic water bottles do not ruin the environment.
As per the plan, Rs 50 has been fixed for half-litre bottles, while Rs 35 is fixed for the 250 ml water bottles. If the devotees return the water bottle, Rs 30 and Rs 25 will be returned.
Meanwhile, the authority decided to hire staff from the MM Hills Temple to manage the crowd during the Aashada month when the temple witnesses a huge flow of devotees from across South India.
Another major decision taken by the authority is the installation of over 100 AI-powered CCTVs in the foothills and atop the hills to ensure the safety of the devotees. The authority decided to create a separate entrance line for the devotees who visit the temple by climbing 1,000 steps.
The devotees who take the darshan through the free darshan system will receive milk and dry fruits from the authority. The devotees who take the darshan with Rs 2,000 tickets will be given prasada along with a photo of the goddess, according to the press release issued by the authority. The officials informed that no tickets will be issued atop Chamundi Hills.
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