The Chamundi Hills on the outskirts of Mysore city is another famous landmark of the city. A visitor can see these hills from a distance of about 8 to 10kms while driving to this city of Palaces from any direction. The Chamundi Hills is about 3km from the city. It is at a height of 1065 meters above sea leave and about 800 feet above Mysore city. On the top of the hill is the Chamundeshwari temple that dates back to the 11th century. Goddess "Chamundeshwari" is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi who took this form to destroy the demon king Mahishasura.
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Wikipedia: Chamundeswari Temple
Google Maps: Chamundi Hills
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