
DC urged to drop curbs on visiting Chamundi Hills
The Hindu
Temple visits can be allowed till 9 p.m., says trade federation
Federation of Organisations and Associations of Mysuru on Thursday urged Deputy Commissioner Bagadi Gautham to withdraw his order prohibiting entry of public to the Chamundi Hills after 6 p.m., in view of the upcoming Dasara festivities.
The restriction was needless especially at a time when COVID-19 cases have declined considerably here and the people are taking care of their safety, the Federation said in a letter to the DC..
The pujas in the evening at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple are considered sacred by many who come from faraway places for the darshan of the deity during the festive season. The decision would hamper their plans of visiting Mysuru as most plan their visits to the temple in the evenings, the Federation stated.