Mysuru Devotees Flock to Chamundeshwari Rathotsava Celebration

On October 6, 2025, the city of Mysuru witnessed the grand celebration of the Chamundeshwari Rathotsava, with thousands of devotees flocking to Chamundi Hills to be a part of the annual car festival. The event was attended by members of the Mysuru royal family, including Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, Yaduveer Wadiyar, and his wife Trishika Kumari Wadiyar, as well as Chamundeshwari MLA GT Devegowda.

The rituals connected with the rathotsava, including Mantapatsav, Bhavanotsav, and Hamsavahanotsav, were performed during the auspicious Vrishchika Lagna, held between 9:36 am and 9:58 am. Yaduveer Wadiyar set off the rathotsava by pulling the chariot decorated with flowers after performing pujas and other rituals.

As the chariot went in a procession around the temple, the Armed Police gave a traditional 21-round gun salute, and firecrackers were burst to mark the occasion. The procession was followed by folk dances like Dollu Kunita, Nagari, and Tamate. Devotees who arrived from across the state offered prayers and pulled the chariot for one-and-a-half-hours around the temple, chanting "Uge Uge Chamundeshwari" slogans.