If you want to visit a pilgrimage site during the winter season then the temple of Chamundeshwari Devi can be a good option. It is 13 km from Mysore city of Karnataka. Is located on a hill called Chamundi. This temple is dedicated to the Chamundeshwari form of Maa Durga. It is believed that at this place, Mother Durga killed Mahishasura. On the hill is a high statue of Mahishasura and the temple of mother. This temple is one of the major 18 Shaktipeeths in the country. It is believed that when Lord Shiva was performing a Tandava dance on the shoulder of Sati and Vishnu Bhagwan walked the Sudarshan Chakra to calm his anger, Sati's hair fell from it at this place. For this reason, this place of pilgrimage has been given the recognition of Shaktipeeth. In ancient times, this area was called Kraunchapuri, that is why this temple in South India is also known as Kraunchapitham. According to popular belief, Kalabhairav always resides here to protect this Shaktipeeth.

Temple structure

Built by Dravidian architecture, this temple is very beautiful and artistic. The statue of the Goddess in the sanctum sanctorum inside the temple is made of gold. The grand appearance of this temple, built as a seven-storey building, enchants the devotees. Behind the main temple is a small Shiva temple dedicated to Mahabaleshwar, which is more than 1,000 years old. The natural beauty of Mysore is made from the top of the hills. Apart from this, the festival of Dussehra of Mysore is world famous. It is a unique and wonderful sight for foreign tourists, who they capture in their cameras. A palanquin of mother Chamundeshwari is also extracted from here. Like other temples of South India, it is necessary to take coupons for special darshan here.

Temple opening hours

7.30 am to 2.00 pm, 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm, 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm. Devotees can visit this period. Most of the tourists visiting here also visit the Mysore palace, zoo, Ranganathittu bird sanctuary, Buddhist Golden Temple and Sand Sculpture Museum etc.

How to go and stay

Any train running between Mysore can be taken from Bangalore railway station to reach Maa Chamundeshwari temple. The Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Chennai. Buses of Karnataka Road Transport Corporation ply from Mysore to various states. Bengaluru can be reached by air from all major cities of the country. One can go to Mysore by rail or road. Apart from this, hotels, lodge dharamshalas and comfortable guest houses continue for people to stay. The tourists who come here take with them silk saris and attractive decorative items made of sandalwood. In December, where it is cold in North India, the weather here is pleasant. So what are you waiting for, go on a trip to Mysore.

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