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The '''Chamundeshwari Temple''' is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple located on the top of [[Chamundi Hills]] about 13&nbsp;km from the palace city of [[Mysore|Mysuru]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] in [[India]]. | The '''Chamundeshwari Temple''' is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] temple located on the top of [[Chamundi Hills]] about 13&nbsp;km from the palace city of [[Mysore|Mysuru]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chamundeshwari Temple|url=https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/chamundeshwari-temple-mysuru/|url-status=live|website=www.karnatakatourism.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814135720/https://www.karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/chamundeshwari-temple-mysuru/ |archive-date=14 August 2020 }}</ref> The temple was named after [[Chamunda|Chamundeshwari]] or, the fierce form of [[Shakti]], a [[tutelary deity]] held in reverence for centuries by the [[Maharaja of Mysore|Maharaja of Mysuru]]. | ||
Chamundeshwari is called by the people of Karnataka as Nada Devi (ನಾಡ ದೇವಿ), which means state Goddess. It is situated at the elevation of around 3300&nbsp;ft from the mean sea level. It is believed that Goddess [[Durga]] slew the demon king [[Mahishasura]] on the top of this hill which was ruled by him. The place was later known as '''Mahishooru''' (Place of Mahisha) and '''Mysuru''' in a general Kannada phonetic pronunciation. Later, the British anglicized it to '''Mysore'''. | Chamundeshwari is called by the people of Karnataka as Nada Devi (ನಾಡ ದೇವಿ), which means state Goddess. It is situated at the elevation of around 3300&nbsp;ft from the mean sea level. It is believed that Goddess [[Durga]] slew the demon king [[Mahishasura]] on the top of this hill which was ruled by him. The place was later known as '''Mahishooru''' (Place of Mahisha) and '''Mysuru''' in a general Kannada phonetic pronunciation. Later, the British anglicized it to '''Mysore'''. | ||
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==Religious importance== | ==Religious importance== | ||
The Chamundeshwari Temple is considered as a [[Shakta pithas|Shakta pitha]] and one among the 18 Shakta pithas. It is known as ''Krouncha Pitha'' as the region was known in Puranic times as Krouncha Puri. | The Chamundeshwari Temple is considered as a [[Shakta pithas|Shakta pitha]] and one among the 18 Shakta pithas. It is known as ''Krouncha Pitha'' as the region was known in Puranic times as Krouncha Puri. | ||
It is said that the hair of [[Sati (Hindu goddess)|Sati]] fell here. | It is said that the hair of [[Sati (Hindu goddess)|Sati]] fell here.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-15|title=Shri Chamundi Temple|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/Mysore/Shri-Chamundi-Temple/ps26906389.cms|url-status=live|website=www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806013525/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/mysore/shri-chamundi-temple/ps26906389.cms |archive-date=6 August 2018 }}</ref> | ||
==Architecture== | ==Architecture== | ||
[[File:Nandi, the bull-Chamundi hills.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Monolithic image of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] in the temple premises]] | [[File:Nandi, the bull-Chamundi hills.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Monolithic image of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] in the temple premises]] | ||
The original shrine is thought to have been built in the 12th century by the rulers of the [[Hoysala]] Dynasty while its tower was probably built by the Rulers of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] in the 17th century. In 1659, a staircase of one thousand steps was built leading up to the 3000-foot summit of the hill. | The original shrine is thought to have been built in the 12th century by the rulers of the [[Hoysala]] Dynasty while its tower was probably built by the Rulers of the [[Vijayanagara Empire]] in the 17th century. In 1659, a staircase of one thousand steps was built leading up to the 3000-foot summit of the hill.<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://www.templenet.com/Karnataka/chamundi.html | |url=http://www.templenet.com/Karnataka/chamundi.html | ||
|title=Chamundeswari Hill Temple - Mysore | |title=Chamundeswari Hill Temple - Mysore | ||
|access-date=2006-09-12 | |access-date=2006-09-12 | ||
}} | }}</ref> The sanctum houses the image of Chamundeswari sported with 'Ashtabhuja' or eight hands. | ||
At the temple are several images of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] (the bull mount of [[Shiva]]). There is a huge [[granite]] Nandi on the 700th step on the hill in front of a small Shiva temple a short distance away. The image was installed by Mysore Maharaja Dooda Devaraja Wodeyar during 1664. The Chamundi hills also houses Sri Mahabaleswara temple and also Sri Narayanaswamy temple. | At the temple are several images of [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]] (the bull mount of [[Shiva]]). There is a huge [[granite]] Nandi on the 700th step on the hill in front of a small Shiva temple a short distance away. The image was installed by Mysore Maharaja Dooda Devaraja Wodeyar during 1664. The Chamundi hills also houses Sri Mahabaleswara temple and also Sri Narayanaswamy temple.<ref name=temple>{{cite book|title=Sri Chamundeswari temple|publisher=Chamundeswari temple administration|year=2019|page=3}}</ref> | ||
==Festivals== | ==Festivals== | ||
The temple is famous for the celebrations of festivals like Ashada Shukravara (ಆಶಾಡಾ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ), Navaratri and Ammanavara Vardhanthi (ಅಮ್ಮನವರ ವರ್ಧಂತಿ). In the month of [[Ashadha]], Fridays are considered particularly auspicious. Lakhs of devotees throng the temple during this occasion. Another festival celebrated during this month is Chamundi Jayanti. This day is celebrated on the anniversary of the consecration of the [[Uthsavar|Utsava Moorti]] of the goddess by the Maharaja of Mysore. On this occasion, the goddess's idol is taken around the temple in a golden palanquin.{{fact|date=September 2021}} | The temple is famous for the celebrations of festivals like Ashada Shukravara (ಆಶಾಡಾ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ), Navaratri and Ammanavara Vardhanthi (ಅಮ್ಮನವರ ವರ್ಧಂತಿ). In the month of [[Ashadha]], Fridays are considered particularly auspicious. Lakhs of devotees throng the temple during this occasion. Another festival celebrated during this month is Chamundi Jayanti. This day is celebrated on the anniversary of the consecration of the [[Uthsavar|Utsava Moorti]] of the goddess by the Maharaja of Mysore. On this occasion, the goddess's idol is taken around the temple in a golden palanquin.{{fact|date=September 2021}} | ||
The most important festival that is celebrated here is [[Navaratri]]. [[Mysore Dasara|Mysuru Dasara]] is celebrated as the state festival of Karnataka, called Nada habba (ನಾಡಾ ಹಬ್ಬಾ) in Kannada. During Navaratri, the idol is decorated in 9 different ways to depict the nine different aspects of the goddess known as [[Navadurgas]]. On the 7th day of Navaratri that is dedicated to the goddess [[Kalaratri]], valuable jewels donated by Maharajas are brought from the District Treasury of Mysuru and are given to the temple to decorate the idol. | The most important festival that is celebrated here is [[Navaratri]]. [[Mysore Dasara|Mysuru Dasara]] is celebrated as the state festival of Karnataka, called Nada habba (ನಾಡಾ ಹಬ್ಬಾ) in Kannada. During Navaratri, the idol is decorated in 9 different ways to depict the nine different aspects of the goddess known as [[Navadurgas]]. On the 7th day of Navaratri that is dedicated to the goddess [[Kalaratri]], valuable jewels donated by Maharajas are brought from the District Treasury of Mysuru and are given to the temple to decorate the idol.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-11-08|title=Mysore Dasara|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/mysore-dasara|access-date=2021-09-02}}</ref> | ||
Another temple is situated at the foothill which is in Utthanahalli called as [[Jwala Ji|Jwalamalini]] Sri [[Tripura Sundari]] Temple. This goddess is considered the sister of Chamundeshwari who helped her at the battlefield to slay the demon [[Raktabīja]]. | Another temple is situated at the foothill which is in Utthanahalli called as [[Jwala Ji|Jwalamalini]] Sri [[Tripura Sundari]] Temple. This goddess is considered the sister of Chamundeshwari who helped her at the battlefield to slay the demon [[Raktabīja]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mysuru (Mysore): Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Devi Temple|work=[[Tripadvisor]]|url=https://www.tripadvisor.in/Travel-g304553-c153570/Mysuru-Mysore:India:Jwalamukhi.Tripura.Sundari.Devi.Temple.html|access-date=2021-09-02}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Chamundeshwari Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mysore |
| Deity | Chamundeshwari |
| Festivals | Navaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Chamundi Hill |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | Republic of India |
  Location in Karnataka | |
| Coordinates | 12°16′21″N 76°40′14″E / 12.272474°N 76.670611°E |
| Website | |
| Chamundeshwari Temple | |
The Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hills about 13 km from the palace city of Mysuru in the state of Karnataka in India.[1] The temple was named after Chamundeshwari or, the fierce form of Shakti, a tutelary deity held in reverence for centuries by the Maharaja of Mysuru.
Chamundeshwari is called by the people of Karnataka as Nada Devi (ನಾಡ ದೇವಿ), which means state Goddess. It is situated at the elevation of around 3300 ft from the mean sea level. It is believed that Goddess Durga slew the demon king Mahishasura on the top of this hill which was ruled by him. The place was later known as Mahishooru (Place of Mahisha) and Mysuru in a general Kannada phonetic pronunciation. Later, the British anglicized it to Mysore.
Religious importance[edit | edit source]
The Chamundeshwari Temple is considered as a Shakta pitha and one among the 18 Shakta pithas. It is known as Krouncha Pitha as the region was known in Puranic times as Krouncha Puri. It is said that the hair of Sati fell here.[2]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The original shrine is thought to have been built in the 12th century by the rulers of the Hoysala Dynasty while its tower was probably built by the Rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 17th century. In 1659, a staircase of one thousand steps was built leading up to the 3000-foot summit of the hill.[3] The sanctum houses the image of Chamundeswari sported with 'Ashtabhuja' or eight hands. At the temple are several images of Nandi (the bull mount of Shiva). There is a huge granite Nandi on the 700th step on the hill in front of a small Shiva temple a short distance away. The image was installed by Mysore Maharaja Dooda Devaraja Wodeyar during 1664. The Chamundi hills also houses Sri Mahabaleswara temple and also Sri Narayanaswamy temple.[4]
Festivals[edit | edit source]
The temple is famous for the celebrations of festivals like Ashada Shukravara (ಆಶಾಡಾ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ), Navaratri and Ammanavara Vardhanthi (ಅಮ್ಮನವರ ವರ್ಧಂತಿ). In the month of Ashadha, Fridays are considered particularly auspicious. Lakhs of devotees throng the temple during this occasion. Another festival celebrated during this month is Chamundi Jayanti. This day is celebrated on the anniversary of the consecration of the Utsava Moorti of the goddess by the Maharaja of Mysore. On this occasion, the goddess's idol is taken around the temple in a golden palanquin.[citation needed]
The most important festival that is celebrated here is Navaratri. Mysuru Dasara is celebrated as the state festival of Karnataka, called Nada habba (ನಾಡಾ ಹಬ್ಬಾ) in Kannada. During Navaratri, the idol is decorated in 9 different ways to depict the nine different aspects of the goddess known as Navadurgas. On the 7th day of Navaratri that is dedicated to the goddess Kalaratri, valuable jewels donated by Maharajas are brought from the District Treasury of Mysuru and are given to the temple to decorate the idol.[5]
Another temple is situated at the foothill which is in Utthanahalli called as Jwalamalini Sri Tripura Sundari Temple. This goddess is considered the sister of Chamundeshwari who helped her at the battlefield to slay the demon Raktabīja.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Chamundeshwari Temple". www.karnatakatourism.org. Archived from the original on 14 August 2020.
- ↑ "Shri Chamundi Temple". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 15 March 2018. Archived from the original on 6 August 2018.
- ↑ "Chamundeswari Hill Temple - Mysore". Retrieved 12 September 2006.
- ↑ Sri Chamundeswari temple. Chamundeswari temple administration. 2019. p. 3.
- ↑ "Mysore Dasara". The Times of India. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ↑ "Mysuru (Mysore): Jwalamukhi Tripura Sundari Devi Temple". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
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