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Gavin J
Aboyne, UK393 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We headed up for the sunset viewing and got there about 18:30. The place is a grubby dump, apparently the 7th (or 8th) most sacred hill in southern India and is a tip. A row of granite steps to sit on to view the setting sun - sunset obscured by a 2m fence and telephone wires, rubbish everywhere, aggressive monkeys and the usual array of touts asking for money to do this or that. Apparently the Temple is particularly significant and - to be fair - there were a lot of people arriving for its opening at 19:00; but the whole place is a rubbish strewn tip with stray dogs, aggressive monkeys and the inevitable bunch of cows ambling about.
Apparently it is owned by the current Maharajah as part of his extensive property portfolio. Maybe he should start to earn his keep and tidy the place up.
Apparently it is owned by the current Maharajah as part of his extensive property portfolio. Maybe he should start to earn his keep and tidy the place up.
Written 17 February 2020
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Thecatsmum4
Kettering, UK2,618 contributions
Dec 2019
We were here for the evening and arrived to see a multi storey car park on top of the hill, rubbish laying about, a line of market stalls, and hoards of people queuing for the temple.
The best bit about it was a monkey eyeing up a lady who had just opened a banana to eat it....it ran across the road jumped up and stole it from her hand as she went to eat it, wish we had the video camera on at the time.
The best bit about it was a monkey eyeing up a lady who had just opened a banana to eat it....it ran across the road jumped up and stole it from her hand as she went to eat it, wish we had the video camera on at the time.
Written 18 April 2020
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Binoy Krishnan
Coimbatore, India102 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Bad is just not the word! Isckon is far better though commercial. There were hawkers all the way through to the temple and poorly managed crowds. No one to provide directions and it was almost a large flock of sheep on a tiny grassland. The crowds were so badly managed that we returned without even entering the temple. Bad management or should I say mismanagement?
Written 29 December 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Nov 2019
The Chamundi Hill is a hill south east of Mysore of religious significance in Hinduim and Shakhism. On the hill is were according to legend the asura King Mahishasura of Mysore was killed by goddess Chamundeswari and were there is a temple dedicated to her, the Sri Chamundeswari Temple.
The hill has a bit of a carnival atmosphere with lots of food and toy stalls for the devotees visiting the aforementioned (and very popular at the weekends) temple. There’s also several other temples on the hill, a colourful statue of the asura Mahishasura and a quirky museum called Adhyathimika Museum.
The hill is a nice way to spend a few hours. You can get to Chamundi Hill using the #201 from the City Bus Stand which will take you to the top, which has A/C and is the one I took. Or the #204 which I think takes you to the foot of the hill.
The hill has a bit of a carnival atmosphere with lots of food and toy stalls for the devotees visiting the aforementioned (and very popular at the weekends) temple. There’s also several other temples on the hill, a colourful statue of the asura Mahishasura and a quirky museum called Adhyathimika Museum.
The hill is a nice way to spend a few hours. You can get to Chamundi Hill using the #201 from the City Bus Stand which will take you to the top, which has A/C and is the one I took. Or the #204 which I think takes you to the foot of the hill.
Written 18 November 2019
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ZenMasterHari
Redwood Shores, California, United States19 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited as we wanted to kill some time on our one day trip to Mysore and we had already visited the Palace. It was underwhelming. I am not sure why all the sacred places, which I have visited in India, seem to be quite dirty with cow dung on the approach to the temples and as you must take off your shoes to enter the temples, you end up having to walk in the unhygienic path, which we did not, before entering the temple. Quite disappointing but the views of the city, viewed at a different location, are quite nice. If you are not there to visit the sacred Hindu temple, go for the views at night.
Written 19 December 2019
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Vikas Singh
Ghaziabad, India4,307 contributions
Oct 2019
The Shaktipeeth Chamundeshwari temple as well as the granite Nandi are located on the hill. The road to the temple is well maintained. You get good views of the Mysore city from the top.
Written 26 October 2019
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Reddy S
Bengaluru, India47 contributions
Yes , you find greedy, bossy priests, but you will forget everything once you see the loving and affectionate chamundi maa in her ever blessing pose !
Written 23 July 2024
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Bala vasan
95 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Good pls w to visit . Went in a weekday so not much crowded . But many moments around the place . Not much of a walk from the fling
Written 8 February 2024
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Shanna S
11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Beautiful temple with great vibes. Shopping if you like that. There are also smaller temples to check out
Written 7 November 2023
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Amit Rathour
Hyderabad, India90 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Good scenic location and a nice drive from Mysore . The temple is always crowded due to the significance it has . Must visit if in Mysore
Written 21 May 2023
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