Mysuru, Sept. 24 -- Temple main door closed for half a day

Raju (37), who was serving as a security guard at Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill for eight years, passed away following a brief illness on Monday night in Mandya.

A resident of Kurubara Beedhi atop Chamundi Hill, Raju, who was called as Shivaarchaka, leaves behind his parents, wife, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends.

Following his demise, the main door of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple was closed for half-a-day yesterday and devotees were allowed inside the Temple from the north door.

The body was brought to his residence atop Chamundi Hill and the last rites were held yesterday afternoon.

Main door closed

If people of any community residing atop Chamund...