Chamundeshwari Temple
Temple in the state of Karnataka in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
Chamundeshwari Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Mysore |
Deity | Chamundeshwari |
Festivals | Navaratri |
Location | |
Location | Chamundi Hill |
State | Karnataka |
Country | Republic of India |
Geographic coordinates | 12.272474°N 76.670611°E / 12.272474; 76.670611 |
Website | |
Chamundeshwari Temple |
Chamundeshwari is called by the people of Karnataka as Nada Devi (ನಾಡ ದೇವಿ), which means state Goddess. It is situated at the elevation of around 3300 ft from the mean sea level.
It is believed that Goddess Durga slayed the demon king Mahishasura on the top of this hill which was ruled by him. The place was later known as Mahishooru (Place of Mahisha). The British changed it to Mysore and later Kannadized into Mysuru.