Chamundi Hills
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The Chamundi Hills are located 13 km east of Mysore, Karnataka, India. The name comes from the Chamundeshwari Temple at the peak. The average elevation is 1,060 metres (3,480 ft).[1][2]
Attractions
The
Temple
Named after the Goddess
The Temple has a quadrangular structure. A key feature is the statue of
During the rule of Wadiyars of Mysore, the Maharaja was seated in the golden howdah atop the elephant during Vijayadashami (tenth day of Dasara) procession. Post-independence, the Maharaja was replaced by an idol of Chamundeshwari, while the Dasara into a State festival.
From the peak of the Chamundi hills, the Mysore Palace, the Karanji Lake and several smaller temples are visible.
Legend
According to a legend, the
According to mythology, this rocky hill was known as Mahabalachala. Two ancient temples occupy the hill, the Mahabaleshvara and the Chamundeshvari; the Mahabaleshvara Temple on the hill is the older of the two and is a place of pilgrimage. The car festival and 'Teppotsava' are held there.
The influence on the name of Mysuru
The name of Mysuru comes from the old Kannada word "Mahishooru". Mahishooru literally means 'the village of Mahishasura.' The British then modified this name to 'Mysore'. Then, on 1 November 2014, the government of Karnataka changed the name to 'Mysuru'. The hill thus has an indirect influence on the name of the city
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A 2nd-century CE sculpture of Nandi at the Chamundi Hills
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The Nandi statue in the modern times
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The decorated Nandi statue
See also
References
- ^ a b "Chamundi Hills | Chamudeshwari |Nandi at Mysore | Mahishasura". Karnataka.com. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Chamundi Hill | District Mysuru, Government of Karnataka | Heritage city | India". Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ Chamundi Hills