Mysuru, Oct. 19 -- Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje climbed the Chamundi Hill steps yesterday and paid her obeisance to Goddess Chamundeshwari atop Chamundi Hill.

She was accompanied by her fans, local BJP party leaders and workers.

The Union Minister did it this year too in keeping her practice of climbing the Chamundi Hill steps during Navaratri celebrations.

Later speaking to presspersons, Shobha said that she will fast during Navaratri celebrations and climb Chamundi Hill steps every year.

Stating that she prayed the almighty to mitigate the crisis that the State is facing due to failure of rains, drought and other natural disasters, she wished copious rainfall in the coming days.

Earlier in the day, the Union Minister, who repre...