Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Mysore

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple

Mysore

Chamundeswari Temple Darshana Timings:

 7.30 am to 2.00 pm

                 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm

7.30 pm to 9.00 pm.

Entrance: Free

Chamundeswari Amma Abhisheka Timings:

6.00 am to 7.30 am

6.00 pm to 7.30 pm

                Friday 5.00 am to 6.30 am

Chamundeswari Amma pooja details:

S. no.	Name of worship
1	Kumkum Asthothra
2	Kumkum Trishathi
3	Kumkum sahasranama
4	Ekavara Abhisheka
5	Ekadashavara Abhisheka
6	Panchamurtha Abhisheka
7	Mahapooja
8	Rudrakshi Mantapothsava
9	Prakarothsava
10	Dodda Uthsava
11	Simha Vahanothsava
12	Dodda Simhavahanothsava
13	Belli ( Silver Rathothsava)
14	Hoovina Saree Kanika
15	Seere Darishuva Kanika
16	Sapathashati Parayana
17	Kadali Seva
18	Arishna Seva
19	Scooter/Auto Pooja
20	Car/Jeep Pooja
21	Bus/Lorry/Tempo Puja
22	Nivedana (500 grams)
23	Shatha Chandi Homa
24	Nava Chandi Homa
25	Flood Light to Gopuram Seva (1 hour)
26	Flood Light to Gopuram Seva (1/2 hour)
27	Special Entrance Fee
28	Special Direct Entrance Fee
29	Thulabara Kanike
30	Dasoha Seva ( Free Food Seva) for one day

Chamundi Hill and Temple information:

Perched atop a hill is a 12th century temple of Chamundershwari. About 13 Kms from Mysore by road these is also a 1000 step walking track for all those young at heart to try. The gigantic 4.8 meter tall monolith of Nandi the sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva is a marvel to watch. Also close to the temple stands gigantic statues of the demon Mahishasura.

Situated on the heights of Chamundi Hills, the Temple resides Nandi Bull's Sculpture, the Bull denoting vehicle to Lord Shiva, and is one of the seven bulls in the country. The temple has large silver gates and golden idols. It is considered to be a very religious temple, where the blessings of the goddess help devotees to fulfill their need. Pilgrims are supposed to climb the 100 odd steps to the top, to improve their past 'karmas'

The hill gets its name from the Goddess Kali or Chamundi, the consort of Shiva and she is the family deity of the Maharajas of Mysore. The Chamundeswari Temple is a fine quadrangular structure with a high 'gopuram' (tower) and 'dwara' (entrance) which is a visible landmark from many miles. 'Mahishasura' was killed by Goddess 'Chamundi' and hence she was given the name 'Mahishasura Mardhini'. The Goddess is seated on a lion, killing the buffalo-headed demon with her trident...

The Sacred Bull

Half a top of the hill you may reach the bull in few minutes. Fashioned says the legend, in one night out the the basalt of the hill, this recumbent colossal Nandi gigantic 25 ft. long and 4.8 meter (16 ft.) tall monolith of Nandi (sacred vehicle of Lord Shiva) was a gift to Dodda Deva Raja. Adorned with ropes, chains, bells and jewels of stone, the bull with half shut eyes which seem, in yogic fashion is a marvel to watch.

Also close to the temple stands gigantic statues of the demon Mahishasura.  The hill gets its name from the Goddess Kali or Chamundi, the consort of Shiva and she is the family deity of the Maharajas of Mysore.

The Chamundeswari Temple is a fine quadrangular structure with a high 'gopuram' (tower) and 'dwara' (entrance) which is a visible landmark from many miles. 'Mahishasura' was killed by Goddess 'Chamundi' and hence she was given the name 'Mahishasura Mardhini'. The Goddess is seated on a lion, killing the buffalo-headed demon with her trident.

The hills is 3,489 ft., above the sea level and is 12 Km from Mysore City.  An energetic visitor will be well repaid by climbing up the 1000 steps, fashioned about 300 years ago, and a good motoraable road leads to the top of the hill. 

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple address:

Chamundi Hill, Mysore

Karnataka - 570 010