Description
The Chamundeshwari Temple is situated on the top of the Chamundi Hill 13 km away from the city of Mysore. Chamundeshwari, a form of Goddess Durga, is the presiding diety in this temple.
History
The Chamundeshwari Temple is considered as a Shakti Peetha and one among the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas. It is known as Krouncha Pitham as the region was known in Puranic times as Krouncha Puri
Importance/Significance
A Shakti Peetha is one of the 55 temples that are dedicated to Shakti who is believed to be cosmically divine enough to control the actions of the universe.
Facts/Mythology
This puja is offered to relieve an individual from the harmful effects of Black Magic. The duration of this Puja is 12 months
Festivals/Events/Gatherings