Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 11 -- Will the ongoing development works atop Chamundi Hill under the Union Government's Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), including the proposed construction of a multipurpose activity stage adjacent to the main Gopura of Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, overshadow the iconic structure?

The towering Gopura is regarded as the crown jewel of Mysuru. Visible from almost every part of the city, it inspires Mysureans to bow in reverence to the presiding deity, Goddess Chamundeshwari, at the very sight of it.

Concerns have now been raised that the Gopura's visibility may be partially obstructed by the proposed multipurpose stage on the right side of the temple.

While contractor Sujay ...