01-07-2025
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.
