Holiness, breathtaking view, history, Chamundi Hills in Mysore

Here a person's name often has a symbolic meaning, as do names given to places like Chamundi Hill, named after the goddess Chamundeshwari According to popular legend, long ago a demon named Mahishasura ravaged heaven and earth and Brahma gave him the grace that no one could kill him, but the goddess Durga also received divine powers that made her stronger than Mahishasura. With her new powers and lion as her vehicle, she fought Mahishasura for ten days and eventually won. In her honor, the hill is named Chamundi and this day is celebrated all over India as Dasara and symbolizes the victory of good over evil A visit to Devaraja market in Mysore is also a must for everybody who is coming here for the first time. This market dates back to the 18th century, t started as a small weekly market and today has over 800 shops and is spread over 3 acres of land Born and raised in India I'm the best to guide you through this exotic country of contrast, color, and diversity, full of culture, history, and spirituality