Ashada rush: No VIP privilege after 9.30 a.m. at Chamundi temple, says Yathindra
Mysuru district minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah has announced that VIP entry to the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple will be restricted to early morning hours during the Ashada season. This measure aims to reduce wait times and prevent inconvenience for general devotees during the high-traffic period.
Why it matters
The decision reflects an effort to manage public religious spaces more equitably by curbing special privileges during peak pilgrimage times.
Mysuru district in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that VIP entry to the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills would be restricted to between 5.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. on Fridays and on weekends during the Ashada season to ensure devotees are not inconvenienced.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting arrangements on the first Ashada Friday atop the hills, Dr. Yathindra said strict instructions had been issued to temple authorities not to allow VIPs after the designated timing for special entry.
“I myself did not visit the temple today as it was already 10.30 a.m., and I did not want to inconvenience the devotees. I request all VIPs planning to visit the temple during the Ashada season to ensure they come only between 5.30 a.m. and 9.30 a.m., which is exclusively earmarked for them,” he said.
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