Mysore/Mysuru: Curtains came down on the month-long ‘Ashada’ puja atop Chamundi Hill yesterday. This time, the rituals were restricted due to COVID-19 pandemic and held within the premises of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple. The hill top that was bustling with devotees every year, wore a deserted look this time with restriction on devotees.
The special puja begun at 3.30 am with Chief Priest Shashishekar Dixit performing abhisheka, rudrasbhisheka and pushparchane. The temple doors were opened at 6 am. As per tradition, the local residents had the darshan of Goddess. The procession of the Goddess was held within the temple premises at 9.15 am and the temple was closed at 10 am.
