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Sree Chamundeswari Shakthi Peeth Temple, Mysuru, Mysore (Mysuru)

India / Karnataka / Maisuru / Mysuru
 temple, architecture - Do not use this category, Shakti Peeth

TChu SkPT023 c - Shree Chamundeeshwari temple, Mysuru hills is 23cTandra chudamani Shakti Peeth Temple.As per Akshara shakti peeth puran in 23rd shakti peet devi's holy ear(karna) fell down. whereas here as per Thandhra Choodamani Sathi devi's holy Kesh(hair) fell down.And known as Crouncha Peet.
Body Part(Anga) - Kesh/hair. Anga Devi - . Bairav - Mahabalesh Bairav.Sakthi Peetam - Krouncha Peetam. Lalitha Sahasranama - "chambakaachoka punnaaga choukanthikaa lachathkachaa" - "சம்பகாசோக புன்னாக சௌகந்திகா லசத்தகசா"
Location:Busses regularly available from Mysuru central bustand.
Legend has it that that the demon Mahishasura, the king of the area that is currently Mysore, was killed by the Goddess Chamundeswari (also Chamundi) after a fierce battle. The hills hence got their name and a temple of the Goddess was built on the top. The temple has a very beautiful Idol of the Goddess wearing a garland of skulls. The temple has always been patronised by the rulers of Mysore. In earlier days, the Maharajas of Mysore would ride the ceremonial Dasara elephant during the annual Dasara festival, but after India gained independence, the Idol of Goddess Chamundi is taken on an elephant.
A panoramic view of the city is seen from the top of the hills. Among other landmarks, you can see the Race Course, the Lalitha Mahal palace, the Mysore Palace, the Karanji and Kukkarahalli lakes. At dusk, the view of the city is especially beautiful, and on Sunday evenings and during the Dasara festival, the illuminated Mysore Palace glitters like gold.
There are steps leading to the top of the hill. There are around 1,000 steps in all, and climbing the first 400 or so steps takes some effort. Enroute to the top, the steps pass the large monolithic statue of Nandi the Bull. Nandi is the vahana (Vehicle) of Lord Shiva. Climbing gets easier soon afterwards.
There are regular buses plying to the Chamundi hills from the central bus stand.
The top of the hill has a few attractions - the Mahishasura Statue, the Chamundeswari Temple, and a few other temples nearby. The Rajendra Vilas palace used to be a popular hotel earlier, but is now closed to the public. The palace is now being redone and provides a panaromic view of the Hill, Chamundi Temple and Mysore City.
Mysore got its name from the demon Mahishasura. It was earlier known as 'Mahisuru,' meaning Mahisha's city. Gradually it came to be called Mysooru and later anglicised to Mysore. There is a demand and proposal now (December 2005) that the name of city be changed from Mysore to Mysooru the original Indian form.
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Coordinates:   12°16'20"N   76°40'14"E

Comments

  • cee cee mohazin
    hi, Visited this area and found it's very attractive n beautiful location to visit.
  • m_aman007
    Hello all, Very nice info on Chamundi Hill & Temple Aman..
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