Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 4 -- More than 1,000 people, including environmentalists, nature lovers, morning walkers, students, children wearing green dresses, caps and armbands, informed citizens and members of the public, took part in an awareness-cum-protest walk this morning against unscientific development atop Chamundi Hill.

The participants carried placards and ascended the Hill via the steps silently and peacefully. The awareness-cum-protest walk was organised by 'Parisara Balaga' and 'Parisarakkagi Naavu,' along with environmentalists, Seers of various Mutts and concerned citizens, demanding the conservation of the natural beauty, spiritual sanctity, serenity and tranquillity of the Hill.

The participants, who assembled at the foothill...