The Chamundi Hills with an elevation of 1000 meters is located close to Mysore (State: Karnataka) as many interesting sites. The temple top cab reached either by vehicle or by climbing around 1500 steps. From the top you can get a panoramic view of the Mysore and surroundings. At the top of the the hill are few temples. most prominent among them is the temple of Goddess Chamundeshwari.
En route to the top, one can see
We started from Mysore to the Hills at around 7:00 a.m in the morning. It was drizzling on the the way. And at the top the temple tower was covered by mist. On the way we saw group of horse riders.
En route to the top, one can see
- the large monolithic statue of Nandi the Bull.
- the statue of Demon Mahishasura.
We started from Mysore to the Hills at around 7:00 a.m in the morning. It was drizzling on the the way. And at the top the temple tower was covered by mist. On the way we saw group of horse riders.
What amazing Temples! Beautiful! What a trip to the top!
ReplyDeleteI just love this place , esp evening view of lit palace is just amazing .
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots!
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Liz @ MLC
I love that statue in the top left corner.;) The last image is interesting as feels so exotic with the humid air.;))
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I visited this colorful place a couple of years back and liked as much as I liked this reminder post..!
ReplyDeleteAs usually wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your photos and the history of the area.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of an especially interesting place, Rajesh! I think I would have to drive up, though...1500 steps sounds like way too much work! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like another interesting site to visit. The bull and the demon are both very impressive.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos...Have a wonderful week!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteFantastic statues! And your captures are marvelous as always! Does look like a rainy day!! Hope you have a great week, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Very interesting and exotic - so different from my world and I love to see it :) Thanks for charing!
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What a great history and images of Mysore and a very long steps to reach the top, I can't climb on steps maybe it takes a month to finish for me.lol
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures I love the statue of the demon and the bull
ReplyDeleteRajesh, were you hiking or driving? Beautiful statuary and buildings. I am always amazed when I visit your world!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Rajesh! The view from the top must look lovely in person.
ReplyDeleteWow, I wouldn't want to climb up there without a vehicle, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteI like the statue of the bull.
Very interesting post today, Rajesh. Thank you.
-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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what a fascinating place to explore and the deity is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI think they belong to Mysore Police. Nice collage Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteHow cool!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive structures. You sure do get around as you have posted about an impressive array of structures for a long time.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit of a challenge to take photographs through the rain … we get a lot of this in BC. The row of horse riders looks intriguing, however, through the foggy glass. Thanks for sharing your journey with photos of this interesting part of the world!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of steps - but what a beautiful place!
ReplyDeletebeautiful statue photos, nice posting as always
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Greetings, Bram
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lovely captures
ReplyDeleteThe horse riders are in uniform? Wow! though it was shot inside a car, that horserider photo is beautiful.
ReplyDeletethe statue is looking really big and nice!
ReplyDeleteI guess Chamundi hill might not be 1000 meter height! I had been to this hill temple twice.
ReplyDeleteGreat captured rajesh!
An interesting place, so many wonderful things to see. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed by the intricate design in the places you show us. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteInteresting places of the South!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting place and I like a lot the collage!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Glorious shots. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this delightful C post!
ReplyDeletevery CHARMING place
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of the ABC Wednesday team, Thank you! ROG
Love the bull photo.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place, I would like to visit someday! Happy Midweek!
ReplyDeleteAmazing temples, interesting place indeed! I like the statues too.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent temple. Great photos
ReplyDeleteWell, the place is stunning full of rich history and culture a unique combination of what we call "past"...
ReplyDeleteWow these is awesome!!
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Thanks for all the appreciation. Let us discover this place in some more detail.
ReplyDeleteYou have come south from MP. Looking forward to some good pictures as always.
ReplyDeleteSo many neat things to see there -- I love visiting and see all your photos, I always learn something new with each visit which is great!
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Gorgeous!
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What an amazing place.. it was the first time at this place i saw a Rolls Royce.. check out my blog..
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Regards
Karthik
Rajesh good photos and description, i always love to visit this pretty hillock in Chamundi hills
ReplyDeleteThis is very great temple I visited at Mysore. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful.
ReplyDeleteBrings back some wonderful memories.
amazing description and pics too:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful collage and interesting place!
ReplyDeleteNandi Bull looks magnificent. Nice shots and post.
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