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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Chamundeshwari Vardhanti celebrated with grandeur
1 2 3 4 5 6 Mysuru: The pilgrimage site of Chamundi Hills came alive with devotion and grandeur as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the Chamundeshwari Vardhanti. Festivities commenced in the early hours of Thursday, with elaborate rituals beginning at 4am. Traditional Panchamrita Abhisheka — a ritual bath with five auspicious ingredients — and a Rudrabhisheka, an offering invoking Lord Shiva, were performed. The deity was then resplendently adorned with fresh flowers, and rituals such as Kumkumarchane (vermilion offering) and Sahasranamarchane (chanting of a thousand divine names) were performed with devotion. In a spectacular highlight, the festival idol was placed in a silver palanquin and taken around the temple in a ceremonial procession. This was followed by another majestic procession with the idol placed in a golden palanquin at the entrance of the temple, accompanied by the Mysuru police band, traditional music ensembles, vibrant umbrellas, and ceremonial fans (chamaras), embodying the royal heritage of Mysuru. Given the significance of the festival and the expected influx of devotees from across Karnataka, the district administration ensured seamless arrangements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Enhanced security measures were implemented, including the deployment of additional police forces. To manage the heavy footfall, access to Chamundi Hills was restricted to private vehicles, and free bus services were operated from the Lalith Mahal helipad to ferry devotees to the temple. The ceremonial pujas and rituals were led by chief priest Shashishekar Dixit. Members of the Mysuru royal family, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Yaduveer Wadiyar, and Trishikha Kumari Wadiyar, participated in the rituals. Speaking on the occasion, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar and Yaduveer Wadiyar extended Chamundeshwari Vardhanti greetings to devotees, expressing hope that the blessings of the Goddess would bring prosperity and good harvests to the region. Though heavy rain has lashed the region, we pray for balanced rains and abundant crops in the days ahead, they stated. Celebrations extended beyond Chamundi Hills, with temples and households across Mysuru performing special pujas in honour of the Goddess. Prasadam (blessed food) was generously distributed, further adding to the spirit of devotion and community.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Devotional fervour marks Chamundeshwari Vardhanti celebrations
The Chamundeshwari Vardhanti celebration was held amidst devotional fervour with a large number of people taking part in the annual festival at Chamundi Hills on Thursday. There were special rituals and ceremonies to mark the Vardhanti celebrations and the religious rites signalling the commencement of the celebrations, commened at 4 a.m. The processional idol of the deity - Goddess Chamundeshwari – was given a ceremonial bath in the sacred waters followed by other rituals like Panchamrutha Abhisheka, etc. This was followed by Rudrabhisheka, Kumkumarchane or rituals with vermillion, and chanting of the Sahasranama or the 1,000 names of the goddess. After the completion of the rituals, the processional idol was placed in the palanquin amidst religious paraphernalia and was brough out of the temple in a procession. Members of the police band, accompanied by an ensemble of muscians playing 'mangala vadya', accompanied the procession while the presence of ceremonial umbrella and the chamara or the whisk, added to the religious spirit. Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, and others were present. The district administration had made elaborate arrangements in anticipation of large number of devotees while additional police forces were deployed for security. In a bid to manage traffic and crowding, private vehicles were barred to enter Chamundi Hills and the public had to use the KSRTC buses specially deployed for the purpose. It was a free shuttle introduced by the authorities and transported the devotees from the Lalitha Mahal helipad grounds, to Chamundi Hills and back. Pandals were erected in different parts of the city as special poojas were also organised and prasadam was distributed to the public as part of the Vardhanti celebrations.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Time of India
Minister Mahadevappa inspects Chamundi Temple preparations for Aashada month
Mysuru: In view of the heavy influx of devotees during the Hindu month of Aashada to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop the Chamundi Hills, district minister HC Mahadevappa visited the religious site on Sunday to inspect the facilities arranged for devotees and tourists. After the first Friday during Aashada on June 27 saw over 1.5 lakh devotees visit the temple, the minister reviewed crowd management plans, transportation facilities, and security arrangements as the Aashada Friday celebrations will be held on July 4, 11, and 18. Besides, Chamundeshwari Vardhanti will be celebrated on July 17, which also attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees to the hill shrine. To streamline the darshan process, the authorities decided to open an additional ticket counter near the Nandi Statue on Aashada Fridays, as well as on the following Saturdays and Sundays. This move aims to reduce waiting time and improve accessibility for devotees. During the inspection, Mahadevappa stressed the importance of efficient inter-departmental coordination and robust security measures. He expressed satisfaction with the preparations and assured the public that the administration is fully committed to providing a safe and smooth darshan experience of goddess Chamundeshwari. The minister also interacted with devotees waiting in the free darshan queue after they arrived by city buses from Lalitha Mahal Grounds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 안구건조 걱정 없이 안전하게! 강남아이원스안과 지금 신청하기 Undo MJ Roopa, secretary of the Shree Chamundeshwari Kshetra Development Authority, said that over 1.25 lakh devotees visited the temple on the first Aashada Shukravara. She noted that some changes were implemented following the initial review meeting conducted by the deputy commissioner and the minister. "To ease congestion, we have introduced block-wise queue systems and appointed nodal officers to manage drinking water supply. Devotees will now be moved forward block by block, preventing overcrowding near the temple premises," she said. On the first Aashada Friday, 1,881 devotees availed the Rs 2,000 special darshan, and 3,416 devotees took the Rs 300 ticket. Zilla panchayat CEO S Ukesh Kumar, Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner Sheikh Tanveer Asif, and deputy commissioners of police M Mutturaj and KS Sundar Raj accompanied the minister during the inspection. Local traders at the Chamundi Hills submitted a memorandum requesting permission to open their shops on days other than Friday. As per current regulations, all commercial establishments are required to remain closed on Fridays due to the high volume of devotees. However, traders claimed they were also being forced to close on Saturdays and Sundays, significantly affecting their income during this crucial season. In the presence of local leaders Shambulinga and Sridhar Nayak, the traders said that their earnings during Aashada sustain them for the rest of the year. "Being shut for 12 days during this month would be unsustainable," they said. Acknowledging their concerns, Mahadevappa said, "While the safety and convenience of devotees remain the highest priority, we also recognise the livelihood needs of traders. The deputy commissioner will assess the situation and take appropriate action. A balanced approach is necessary, especially given the higher-than-expected turnout this year."
