Mysuru: Mahisha Mandalothsava will celebrate Mahishasura by garlanding the statue of Mahisha atop Chamundi Hills on Oct 10, said former mayor Purushotham.He said preparations are under way to offer a floral tribute to Mahisha at Chamundi Hills. Later, an event will also be held at Mysuru Town Hall at 11 am.Mahisha Mandalotsava has been celebrated for the past 16 years, he said. Floral tribute is being offered to Mahisha’s statue every month on amavasya and purnima days. He alleged that every time, the district administration and police create problems for the floral offering, and that ban orders are imposed at Chamundi Hill without reason. According to him, this causes inconvenience to visitors coming from across India and abroad.Bodhiratna Banteji and Jnanaprakash Swami will grace the event. Several others are also expected to participate, including writer KS Bhagawan, farmer leader Badagalapura Nagendra and historian PV Nanjaraj Urs.
