Mysuru, Oct. 27 -- The Teppotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari Utsava Murti was held at Devikere atop Chamundi Hill last evening, with thousands of devotees taking part.

The Teppotsava is held as per past tradition after Chamundeshwari Rathotsava atop the Hill, which took place a couple of days ago.

The rituals on Monday began with Vasantha Puje to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari in the morning, followed by Avabhruta Teertha Snana and Mantapotsava.

Later on, the Utsava Murti was placed in a Palanquin (Pallakki) and taken to Devikere, where the Teppotsava was held in a grand manner with the performance of customary rituals in the presence of thousands of devotees. After Teppotsava, the Utsava Murti was brought back to the Hill Temple in...