India, Oct. 9 -- Mysuru, Oct. 9 (PM&DM)- The Teppotsava of Goddess Chamundeshwari Utsava Murti was held last evening at Devikere atop Chamundi Hill in a grand manner, which was attended by thousands of devotees.

The Utsava Murti was placed in the specially decorated and illuminated Teppa (Coracle) at Devikere, following which Mahamangalarati and other rituals were performed, with the Police band melodiously playing the tune of Mysore State Anthem 'Kayo Sri Gowri. Karuna Lahari' in the background. The devotees chanted slogans such as 'Chamundeshwari Devige Jayavagali' hailing the Goddess, as the Utsava Murti was brought in a Pallakki and placed in the Teppa (Coracle or flat float) at around 7 pm.

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