Devi
Chamundeshwari Temple (Mysore)
Chamundi Hills, Mysore, Karnataka · Chamundeshwari (Shakti)
About Chamundeshwari Temple (Mysore)
Perched atop the Chamundi Hills overlooking the royal city of Mysore, this ancient Shakti temple is the presiding deity of the Mysore royal family. The goddess slew the demon Mahishasura here — the city of Mysore is named after him. The Dasara festival celebrated here is one of India's grandest.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Chamundeshwari (Shakti)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Devi
🕐 Darshan Timings
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October (Dasara), or October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Mysore Junction (13 km)
Nearest Airport
Mysore Airport (12 km) or Bengaluru Airport (173 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Mysore
Visitor Tips
Climb the 1000 steps for a unique experience (1 hour); see the giant Nandi (bull) statue at step 700; the hilltop has spectacular views of Mysore city.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
State
Karnataka
Location
Chamundi Hills, Mysore
Ideal Base City
Mysore
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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