Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst clear skies and bright sunshine, thousands of devotees thronged Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill this morning on the first Ashada Friday that fell on the first day of the Ashada month of July. The Hill temple was opened for devotees after a gap of two years owing to COVID pandemic, much to the delight of devotees who were seeking to have darshan of the deity in all eagerness.
The special pujas and rituals associated with Ashada Friday, began as early as 3 am, with the performance of Mahanyasapoorvaka Rudrabhisheka, Abhisheka, Archane, Mahamangalarathi etc. Though the devotees had lined up before the temple in the wee hours, they were allowed entry to the temple after 5.30 am after all the rituals were performed.
