Chāmuṇḍeśvarī Temple, Mysuru
The Devī above Mysore, and Dasarā's presiding goddess
⭐ Why it is famous
The hill temple of the Wodeyar family deity, the giant Mahiṣāsura statue, and Mysuru Dasarā centred on her.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A 12th-century Hoysala shrine; the 40 m gopuram was added by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III in 1827.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 07:30 – 14:00, 15:30 – 18:00 and 19:30 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹100 and ₹1,000 special entry
- 1,008 steps for those taking the walking vow
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Chāmuṇḍeśvarī Temple, Mysuru, Mysuru, MysuruMysuru Jn (MYS) — 13 km
- Government: KSRTC city bus stand, Mysuru — buses to Chamundi Hill every 20 minutes
- Private buses: Private coaches from Bengaluru drop at Mysuru city bus stand
Mysuru (MYQ) — 20 km
Mysuru Airport (Mandakalli) (MYQ) — 15 km · UDAN regional flights
13 km up the Chamundi Hill road; KSRTC buses from the city.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Mysuru heritage hotels and budget lodges
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Mysore Palace
- Brindavan Gardens
- Nandi statue on the hill
- Srirangapatna