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The Hindu
03-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Ashada Friday: Separate queue for devotees climbing steps
The district administration and the Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority have made elaborate arrangements for the second Ashada Friday rituals atop the Chamundi Hill to facilitate smooth darshan for devotees who will throng the hill from the early hours. Based on feedback from the devotees last Friday, the authorities have arranged a separate queue for devotees climbing the hill via steps. This queue will subsequently merge with the 'dharma darshan' queue near the temple. Anticipating an equally large turnout this Friday, special measures have been planned to ensure an orderly visit for all devotees. According to the police, devotees who wish to climb the hill using the steps this Friday can do so only between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m., and they have been asked to assemble around 5 a.m. Those arriving earlier will not be allowed to begin the climb. The window to climb the steps will close at 6 a.m. Even vehicles near the steps will not be permitted. Last week, many devotees had gathered as early as 1 a.m. to climb the steps. The district administration said that around 15,000 devotees can stand in different queues outside the temple at one stretch, and all will be allowed to enter the temple premises for darshan when their turn comes. Therefore, considering the space available inside and outside the temple complex, devotees have been urged to cooperate and follow guidelines to ensure a safe and hassle-free darshan. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will provide a free bus service from the foothill to the temple from early morning. Police personnel, staff, and volunteers have been deployed to manage the crowd.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- The Hindu
Ashada Fridays: Chamundi temple eases darshan for devotees
With the number of devotees climbing the steps to the Chamundi Hills during the Ashada Fridays far exceeding expectations, the district administration and the Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority have introduced measures for ease of access. On the first Ashada Friday, huge crowds thronged the temple, causing a delay in darshan for devotees who reached the hilltop by taking the steps, while those with Dharmadarshan entry or special tickets were able to have quick darshan. To avoid inconvenience from the second Ashada Friday onwards, devotees climbing the steps will also be allowed to join the Dharmadarshan queue for darshan on all the remaining Ashada Fridays. Free bus services have been arranged from the Lalitha Mahal Palace grounds. The temple authority has urged devotees to utilise this free service for quick and convenient access to the temple, said a press release.
