Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Rathotsava, the first event atop Chamundi Hill post Vijayadashami, was held this morning in the presence of thousands of devotees who had flocked the hill temple right from early morning to seek the blessings of the presiding deity.
Titular head of the Mysore Royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar launched the Ratha in the auspicious Tula Lagna between 6.45 am and 7.18 am in the presence of Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda and Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath, even as the chanting by devotees – Jai Chamundeshwari Devi reached a feverish pitch.
