India, July 15 -- Ashada Fridays & weekends atop Chamundi Hill

VIP queue, protocol darshan only between 5.30 am and 10 am

Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has completed preparations for the annual Ashada Friday celebrations and the Chamundeshwari Vardhanti at Chamundi Hill, with special arrangements in place to manage the expected surge in devotees.

Chairing a preparatory meeting at the hill shrine yesterday, DC G. Lakshmikanth Reddy said, the four Ashada Fridays will be observed on July 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7, while the Chamundeshwari Vardhanti will be celebrated on Aug. 4.

To facilitate the movement of devotees, KSRTC will operate special bus services from Shashiranjan Grounds at the foot of Chamundi Hill and City Bus Stand...