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Chamundi hill is situated in the direction of southeast, abutting Mysore city, Karnataka. The isolated hillock is spread over 12º 15’ 34” - 12° 17´ 5” N and 76º 39’ 63”- 76° 42´ 02” E. The hill has periphery of c. 11 Km and surface area of c.17 Km 2. The study area is dotted with seven hillocks ranging from 861- 944 m, asl surrounding peak plateau of 1024-1057 m. Geologically, the rocks are pink and gray granite depending on various elements present in it. These youngest ... Chamundi Hills , situated 3849 feet above sea level, is a historic hill mentioned in ancient Hindu Scriptures, including the “Skanda Purana.” This picturesque hill is a must-visit place on your trip to Mysore , as one can embark on a religious journey and witness the panoramic view of Mysore city. Krishnaraja Wodeyar III built a Gopura with gold finials, and set up statues of his and his three queens. In 1827, Krishnaraja Wodeyar III made arrangements for festivals and processions and gifted Simhavahana in 1843. There are two other temples dedicated to Narayana Swamy and Mahabaleswara. The Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hills about 13 km from the palace city of Mysuru in the state of Karnataka in India. [1] The temple was named after Chamundeshwari or, the fierce form of Shakti, a tutelary deity held in reverence for centuries by the Maharaja of Mysuru.
