Chamundeshwari Temple At Mysore: History,Chamundi Hills And Temple Timings
Sri chamundeswari temple is at a distance of thirteen (13km) from Mysore(Karnataka). Sri chamundeswari temple is famous all over the world. It is the temple of Devi Durga, or chamundeswari, who killed the renowned demon mahishasura (the buffalo-headed demon).
The temple has a height of three thousand four hundred and eighty-nine feet(3489 feet) and can be seen while traveling from Mysore. It is believed that the Maharaj of Mysore, when he came into power in 1399 AD, being a devotee of Devi Durga or chamundeshwari, became their home idol and is still worshipped here.
Mysore Chamundeshwari temple history
Many rulers of history have contributed to maintaining the chamundeshwari temple at Mysore. The idol present in the temple is about a thousand years(1000years) old. Various precious ornaments and jewellery are present at the temple, which are donated by kings of that generation. It is believed that the Maharaj of Mysore, when he came into power in 1399 AD, being a devotee of Devi Durga or chamundeshwari, became their home idol and is still worshipped here.
According to a legend of goddess chamundeshwari temple (Mysore), there was once a demon named Mahisasura, the buffalo demon. He meditated for many years and was granted a boon by Lord Brahma that no man could defeat him. Using the boon, he started murdering people and capturing places and even attacked swarga or heaven. Lord Shiva and Parvati saw a loophole in the boon, and Devi Parvati was granted extra powers and weapons to fight the demon.
There was a fight for ten (10 days), and the goddess took the form of chamundeshwari while fighting the battle. She was also gifted a lion as her Vahan. The war ended with Mahishasura’s death.
Chamundi hills
The Chamundi hills at east Mysore are named after Devi chamundeshwari. The hills are about thousand (1000 m) metres in height. It is located thirteen (13km) east of Mysore.
Mysore chamundeshwari temple timings
The temple is open to the devotee’s form.
7:30 am to 2:00 pm,
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Mysore chamundeshwari temple opening time
The temple timing is from seven (7 am) in the morning to nine (9 pm) at night.
Mysore chamundeshwari temple darshan timings
Darshana and Pooja Timings: 7.30 am to 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Abhisheka Timings: six (6 a.m.) to seven thirty (7.30 a.m) and six (6 p.m) to seven thirty (7.30 p.m) | Friday five (5 a.m) to six thirty(6.30 a.m.)
Chamundeshwari temple Mysore timings Sunday
The Sunday timings are from
Morning- 7:30am–2pm,
Afternoon- 3:30–6pm,
Evening- 7:30–9 pm
Chamundi temple Mysore timings Saturday
The Saturday timings are
Morning- 7:30am–2pm,
Afternoon- 3:30–6pm,
Evening- 7:30–9 pm
Chamundi hills timings
The Chamundi hills timings are as exact as the mandir timings.
Morning- 7:30am–2pm,
Afternoon- 3:30–6pm,
Evening- 7:30–9 pm
Chamundeshwari temple address
The address of the temple is
Chamundeshwari Temple,Chamundi Hill,Mysuru, Karnataka 570010.
Chamundi temple online Seva booking
The prasad is only available for the avishek tickets from 7.30 am in the morning to 10.30 am in the evening from 7.30 pm to 9 pm.
For online seva booking, the printed copy has to be published in the temple.
The seva price is only rupees fifty (Rs50)
Description- The saree offered to the goddess must be pure silk and must be six meters in length (6m), and the blouse portion should not be separated from the saree that will be offered.
People can visit https://chamundeshwaritemple.in/ for online booking.
How to reach chamundeshwari temple in Mysore
By road – Chamundi hills is very well connected by road to Mysore. There are vehicles available after every twenty minutes (20 min) on the road.
By Train- The closest railway station that connects the Chamundi hills is at Mysore. It is about thirteen (13km) away.
By air- Bangalore will be the closest airport with a distance of about one hundred sixty (160km). The devotees or tourists can travel from Bangalore by road or rail.
Bangalore to chamundeshwari temple Mysore
There are three ways to travel from Bangalore.
Bus- the fair will be around Rs 700 – 900
Rail- The fair will be about Rs 683 – Rs 1483
Air- The fair will be about Rs 2900- Rs 13000.
Places to visit near Chamundeshwari temple
There are various places to visit near the chamundeshwari hills; some of them are
Chamundi hills
Jamia masjid
Mysore palace
Nagarhole national park
Kabini dam and many more.
The conclusion
The goddess chamundeshwari temple is a great place to visit for the devotees to see, and people who are bhakts of Devi Parvati and want to know more about Indian mythology must visit this sacred place. This place has a divine aura and heals the evil in people. The hills also provide a beautiful view and would be a perfect place for photography and video shooting.
There are even many places to visit, as mentioned above, besides the temple. There are many restaurants nearby the temple. People may also enjoy the local cuisines and spend time over there enjoying their time.
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