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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
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Minister directs officials to ensure hassle-free darshan for devotees at Chamundi Hills
In the wake of public criticism that arrangements were not made properly on the Chamundi Hills for devotees during the first Friday of the 'Ashada' month on June 27, Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa visited the hills on Sunday and apprised himself of the arrangements at Sri Chamundeshwari temple. Officials were directed to pay adequate attention on crowd management and ensure that the devotees do not face any inconvenience. The temple draws lakhs of devotees during the four Fridays of the Ashada month. Peeved by the poor arrangements, the devotees raised slogans against the authorities and the State government. Many took to social media to give vent to their anger. Meanwhile, the BJP flayed the government for prioritising VIPs over the public. M.A. Mohan, a senior party functionary, told reporters that there are two traditions associated with Mysuru which the local people follow. 'One is Dasara celebrations and the other is darshan at the Chamundeshwari temple during the Ashada month. Though several meetings were conducted by the district administration, the end result is questionable,' he added. Mr. Mohan said many devotees have a tradition of climbing the Chamundi Hills on foot using steps the previous night, camp in front of the temple, and have the first darshan of the deity early in the morning. But the police barred the entry of devotees by road or steps from 11 p.m. on June 26 and deprived the devout of following their religious practice, he added. The BJP said the devotees were forced to stand in queue for over five hours to gain entry to the shrine and once inside, the darshan period lasted hardly a second or two as they were pushed out by private bouncers. 'However, the VIPs had darshan for 30 minutes as evident in their own statement made before the media,' the BJP alleged. The district administration should make proper arrangments for a hassle-free darshan for the remaining period of the Ashada month, the BJP said. The Chamundeshwari Vardanti celebration on July 17 is expected to draw more crowd, and hence, the district administration should take adequate measures to ensure that there were no lacunae in the arrangements. Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, and others were present.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Specially-abled children participate in Yoga Day event at Mysuru palace
About 50 specially-abled children took part in the International Day of Yoga held at the Mysuru palace, in a celebration that underscored accessibility and inclusivity, on Saturday. The event was organised by the Ministry of Ayush and the State government. EquiBeing Foundation collaborated to support the participation of the specially-abled children through training and facilitation. The organisers said the participating children were engaged in a year-long inclusive yoga training programme conducted by EquiBeing Foundation, focussing on sensory-friendly techniques such as verbal guidance, breathwork, and spatial orientation. The session demonstrated how traditional practices like yoga can be meaningfully adapted to serve people of all abilities, the organisers said. V. Ananthalakshmi, CEO of EquiBeing Foundation, said yoga, when adapted with care, becomes a medium of empowerment. Our work with these children has shown that accessibility builds confidence and connection. Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa who interacted with the children said this initiative reflects the collective responsibility to ensure that health and wellness are accessible to all, and inclusion should not be an exception, it must be the norm.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga Day celebrated in Mysuru
International Day of Yoga was celebrated in the backdrop of the iconic Mysuru palace in the city on June 21 with nearly 15,000 people taking part in the UN's annual event highlighting the health benefits of the ancient Indian discipline. Stakeholders, including members of various yoga organisations in Mysuru, had taken the initiative to organise a series of pre-event activities stretching for three weeks in the run-up to the programme on June 21. A salient feature of the yoga day event was the participation of children with special abilities. In his address, district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa emphasised the ancient roots of yoga in Indian tradition, and its recognition on the world stage. 'Yoga is a science gifted to the world by India. It brings harmony between the mind and body. Even allopathic doctors recommend yoga for strengthening joints and improving overall health,' he said. Mr. Mahadevappa said a country's progress depends on social harmony and health, values that yoga promotes, and added that yoga contributes to building a healthy, united, and peaceful society. Highlighting the growing relevance of yoga, he said people of any age can start learning and practising yoga to reap health benefits. 'Combining yoga with pranayam (breathing exercise) will do wonders for one's health and help manage stress,' he added. Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar highlighted Mysuru's deep connection with yoga, and described it as the 'birthplace of modern yoga'. 'Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar had brought renowned yoga master T. Krishnamacharya from Banaras to Mysuru. What was once a spiritual discipline, was made dynamic by Mr. Krishnamacharya, trained disciples like B.K.S. Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois, who took yoga to the world,' he added. He urged the people of Mysuru to take pride in this heritage and become yoga ambassadors. 'The global popularity of yoga owes much to Mysuru. Now, the world must benefit from it, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned,' he said. The event was inaugurated by lighting a lamp and blowing a conch after which the Common Yoga Protocol was followed. The theme of this year's event was Yoga for One Earth, One Health. Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, and others were present. Representatives and members of Mysuru Yoga Federation, Sri Pathanjali Yoga Shikshana Samsthe and other organisations took part in the event.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- The Hindu
11th International Day of Yoga: from palace to heritage sites, yoga to unfold at cultural landmarks
It will be a convergence of yoga and heritage during the 11 International Day of Yoga to be held on Saturday. For, there will be simultaneous yoga performance blending the age-old wisdom of yoga amidst the rich architectural setting of heritage sites including the iconic Mysuru palace, Dariya Daulat Bagh in Srirangapatana, Halebidu, and the Keshava Temple at Somanathapur. While the Archaeological Survey of India is conducting the yoga sessions at the three heritage sites of Dariya Daulat Bagh, Halebidu, and Somanathapur, the Mysuru district administration is organising the event on the palace premises to set the tone. The Department of Ayush and Mysuru Zilla Panchayat is involved in the events to be held at the palace. At Somanathpur Keshava temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, senior officials of the Ministry of Education will take part. According to local sources, about 1,200 school children will take part in the yoga day event for which arrangements are in place. The host institution is Central Institute of Indian Languages and the Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru. While showcasing the rich tourism potential and heritage of Karnataka, the yoga day will highlight the imperatives of attaining inner harmony through yoga besides the obvious health benefits. At the Mysuru palace, about 15,000 people will take part in the event, in which participants from various yoga institutions in the city will perform as per the standard protocol issued by the government. The district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, MLA T.S. Srivatsa, and others will participate. There are scores of yoga institutions in Mysuru which has emerged as a hub for learning the ancient Indian discipline and the genesis of it is traced to the encouragement and patronisation to yoga imparted by the Wadiyars of Mysuru. Some of the legendary yoga gurus like B.K.S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, etc., who popularised the discipline all over the world, learnt yoga from Tirumalai Krishnamacharya who was patronised by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and taught at the Mysuru palace. In 2022, Mysuru was the venue for the main yoga day event which was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the run-up to the finale slated for Saturday, the Department of Ayush, in association with various stakeholders including the Federation of Yoga Associations, had a 21-day pre-event activities to encourage people to take part in the event and take to yoga on a regular basis for physical and mental well-being.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
After legal victory, renovated Chamundi Hills Interpretation Centre reopens to public
Minister in charge of Mysuru district, H.C. Mahadevappa, inaugurated the renovated Chamundi Vana and Interpretation Centre at Chamundi Hills on Wednesday. The interpretation centre is located close to the statue of Mahishasura and is being re-developed at a cost of nearly ₹1 crore. The project further included the development of a tree park, Rashi Vana, and a Nakshtra Vana, all of which are taking shape. Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial) K.N. Basavaraju said that the inauguration of the interpretation centre constituted the first phase of the project, and the Tree Park and the Rashi Vana will be developed in the coming days. The concept of Pavitra Vana entails the growth of trees that also have a religious and philosophical connection apart from medicinal importance, and they will be grown here. The trees that will be grown here will include Peepal, Banyan, Amla or Indian Gooseberry, Arjuna, Wood Apple, Neem, Indian Rosewood, Mango, Flame of the Forest, Jackfruit or Halasu, Banni or Rusti Acacia, and Sandalwood to name a few. Additionally, trees associated with different constellations will also be grown, including Fig, Bilva, Ashoka, Amla tree, Nerale or Jamun, Mahogany etc. The Nakshatra Vana will have trees associated with 27 constellations and include Arjuna, Halasu, Tulasi, Kadamba, Bevu, Palasha, Nagakesar etc. Mr. Mahadevappa said that though an interpretation centre existed at Chamundi Hills, it was closed following a legal dispute over the land in 2011. Subsequently, the Forest Department scoured for documents transferring the ownership and traced it at the State Archives in Mysuru and filed an appeal in the High Court of Karnataka, which upheld the claims of the Forest Department. Mr. Basavaraju said he searched for the documents and retrieved important ones apart from an order copy dated February 12, 1945, which indicated that the then Maharaja of Mysuru had acquired and transferred nearly 20 acres of land under private domain to the Forest Department. This was submitted to the High Court of Karnataka, which ruled that ''once a forest always a forest'' and ordered on July 30 last year that the land belonged to the Forest Department, said Mr. Basavaraju. The interpretation centre will not only provide information about environment in general but will also throw light on Chamundi Hills and its ecosystem. Apart from educating the general public on environmental issues, the interpretation centre will also publicize many of the forest department's projects like Krishi Aranya Prothsaha Yojane (KAPY), information pertaining to human-animal conflict, sandalwood farming, projects that reduce pressure on forests by providing LPG cylinder as fuel for local communities living along the forest boundary, about forest martyrs or those who died while protecting the forests and wildlife from poachers, timber smugglers etc, apart from providing information on imperatives of environment and wildlife conservation. Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Deve Gowda, Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Chief Conservator of Forests of Mysuru Circle Ms. Malathi Priya, DCF Basavaraju and others were present.
