Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 31 -- DC chairs meeting, directs special arrangements for deity's darshan

Anticipating a huge rush of devotees to Chamundi Hill on New Year tomorrow (Jan. 1), Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has instructed officials to make suitable arrangements for the convenience of visitors.

Chairing a meeting of officers at his office meeting hall here yesterday, DC Reddy said that with the Lalitha Sahasranama scheduled on Jan. 2 at the hilltop, followed by the weekend on Jan. 3 and Jan. 4, a large number of devotees are expected to throng the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple. To streamline the rush, he directed that the number of darshan rows be increased.

To ensure smooth vehicular movement and adequate parking, necessary s...