Mysore/Mysuru, July 17 -- Mysore Royal Family launches Utsava Murti procession

The Vardhanti (birthday) Mahotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari was celebrated atop Chamundi Hill with festive fervour today. Vardhanti falls every year during Ashada month of Hindu calendar that draws huge footfalls of devotees, with the last Ashada Friday Special Puja at Goddess Chamundeshwari temple scheduled for tomorrow (July 18).

The Utsava Murti of Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari, adorned with traditional embellishments, was taken out in a procession, popularly known as 'Adda Pallakki Utsava,' on the Golden Palanquin brought from Mysore Palace, placed on a cart, around the temple.

Royal tradition

Members of erstwhile Royal Family of Mysore, Pramoda Devi Wadi...