Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 21 -- The rituals marking the beginning of Navaratri and the inauguration of Dasara will commence at 4.30 am tomorrow (Sept. 22) at Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill.

Speaking to reporters this morning, Chief Priest Shashishekar Dikshit said that the ceremonies inside the Temple's sanctum sanctorum will begin with Mahanyasa Poorvaka Rudrabhishekha, followed by Navaratri Yantra Puja (Kalasa Puja), Suhasini Puja, Panchamrutha Abhishekha and Archane. After these rituals, the temple will be opened for devotees.

Along with the worship of the presiding deity's idol in the sanctum sanctorum, special pujas will also be performed for the Utsava Murti - the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari with Ashta Bhuja (eight arm...