Ashada Fridays: No recommendation letters allowed for vehicle entry to Chamundi hill

The Mysuru district administration has banned the use of recommendation letters for vehicle entry to Chamundi Hills during Ashada Fridays. This measure aims to manage heavy traffic and ensure the safety of devotees visiting the Chamundeshwari Temple.
Why it matters
Local administrative decisions regarding religious tourism and traffic management are essential for maintaining public order during high-traffic festival periods.
The Mysuru district administration has ruled out considering recommendation letters for vehicle entry to Chamundi Hills during Ashada Fridays, stating that no passes will be issued based on such requests, to ensure the smooth movement of devotees.
Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy said that except for vehicles covered under the prescribed security protocol, no other vehicles will be permitted to enter Chamundi Hills during Ashada Fridays. The restrictions have been imposed in view of the heavy influx of devotees visiting the Chamundeshwari Temple from across Karnataka and neighbouring States.
Clarifying the restrictions, the Deputy Commissioner, in a press release, said entry permissions for private vehicles have been withdrawn and that any recommendation letters seeking vehicle entry will not be entertained. “No vehicle passes will be issued on the basis of such recommendations,” he added.
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