Mysore/Mysuru, March 3 -- On account of Lunar eclipse, Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill will be closed for devotees from 2 pm to 8.30 pm today. However, temple will be re-opened for half-an- hour from 8.30 pm to 9 pm tonight.

According to the Hill temple Chief Priest Dr. Shashishekar Dixit, the temple will remain shut for devotees at its regular closing time of 2 pm.

However, it will not open at 3.30 pm as usual due to Lunar eclipse and will be re-opened for the day for the devotees after completion of all associated rituals at 8.30 pm (to 9 pm).

Pointing out that on account of Lunar eclipse, special pujas will be performed commencing from 3.30 pm, he said that Shuddhikarana (purification) will be held after the eclipse ends at...