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Chamundeshwari Temple, Karnataka.

Chamundeshwari Temple, Karnataka. At an elevation of 1,005m above sea level, the Chamundeshwari Temple is located on top of the Chamundi Hills about 13 km from the palace city of Mysuru in the state of Karnataka. Locally the temple is known as Naada Devi (ನಾಡ ದೇವಿ), which means State Goddess. It is believed that Goddess Durga slayed the demon king Mahishasura on the top of this hill which was ruled by him. The original shrine is thought to have been built in the 12th century by the rulers

the large cathedral has many windows on it

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a large cathedral with two towers and a clock on the front door is shown against a blue sky

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one of the largest cathedral in India and it is known as St.Philomena's cathedral which was built during 1933-1941 in Mysore,Karnataka.

the large cathedral has two massive towers on it's sides and is surrounded by greenery

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The name Mysuru came from the Kannada word Mahishooru which means village of Mahishasura. According to Hindu Puranas, Devi Chamundeshwari fought a battle on the hill and defeated Mahisasura.

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Chamundi Hill

Mysore City is located at the foothills of the Chamundi Hills and perhaps is visible from any corner of the metropolis. The name Mysuru came from the Kannada word Mahishooru which means village of Mahishasura. According to Hindu Puranas, Devi Chamundeshwari fought a battle on the hill and defeated Mahisasura.

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple

Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is about 13 kms from Mysuru, which is a prominent city in Karnataka State, India. Sri Chamundeshwari Temples is famous not only in India but also abroad. Atop of the hill the famous Sri Chamundeswari Temple. ‘Chamundi’ or ‘Durga’ is the fierce form of ‘Shakti’. She is the slayer of demons, ‘Chanda’ and ‘Munda’ and also ‘Mahishasura’, the buffalow-headed monster.