Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 16 -- Strong opposition has emerged from residents against the development works being taken up at Chamundi Hill under the Central Government's PRASHAD scheme.

On Wednesday evening, members of the local community conveyed their objections to Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore royal family, stating that the works were unnecessary and detrimental to the sanctity of the Hill.

At around 7 pm, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar visited Chamundi Hill, offered prayers at the Chamundeshwari Temple and inspected the ongoing development works.

Harmful to traditional, spiritual character

During the visit, villagers told her that the projects were unwarranted and harmful to the traditional and spiritual character of the Hill. Seve...