Mysore/Mysuru, March 2 -- No restrictions at Nanjangud Temple; entry restricted to Chamundi Hill Temple

A majority of the temples across Mysuru district will remain closed tomorrow in view of a lunar eclipse. According to Indian Standard Time (IST), the eclipse will begin at 3.30 pm and the total phase will occur between 4.34 pm and 5.33 pm and the eclipse will conclude at 6.40 pm.

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Hill

Entry to Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill will be restricted between 3 pm and 8.30 pm. The temple will remain closed from 2 pm to 3.30 pm as usual. However, instead of reopening at 3.30 pm, it will open only at 8.30 pm in view of the eclipse.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, Chief Priest Dr. N. Shashishekar Dixit s...