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CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

The Chamundeshwari temple is a historic Hindu temple atop the Chamundi Hill, on the eastern outskirts of Mysore.

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and is named after her

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

It also features statues of Nandi and Mahishasura, the demon.

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

The temple is a must-see site for visitors to Mysore, as it one of the city's oldest temples.

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

The chamundeshwari temple is one fo the 18 Maha Shakti peethas and is called a Shakti Peetha.

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

Visitors can access the Chamundeshwari temple in one of two ways: on foot or by driving throught the interlaced valley road.

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

The temple depicts Shakti in her furious aspect, a tutelary deity revered for generations by the mharaja of Mysore, and hence derives it name from goddess Durga.

CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE

Every day, the goddess Durga's idol is embellished and adored by a large number of preists.

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