Sonu Nigam sings bhajan at Mysuru's Chamundi Betta. Watch

Playback singer Sonu Nigam sang the bhajan to Goddess Chamundeshwari and won hearts on the internet.

Published on: Oct 4, 2022, 15:48:52 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

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Popular playback singer Sonu Nigam visited the well-known Chamundeshwari temple atop the Chamundi Betta in Mysuru and did what he does best: singing. Mysuru saw a huge crowd during the ongoing festive season and was visited by celebrities and politicians alike, as Dasara is the time of the year when it is most eagerly visited.

Sonu Nigam at the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru. (Chamundi Betta-Twitter)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the iconic Mysuru Dasara celebrations at the scenic Chamundi Hills on the fourth day of the party’s 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in the southern state.

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Nigam, known for having lent his voice across regions, states and languages, sang a bhajan for Goddess Durga - a form of Goddess Chamundeshwari called Sun Le Pukar Jyotha Waliye.

According to Hindu beliefs, Goddess Chamundeshwari slayed a demon Mahishasura that gave Mysuru its present name. Hence the Dasara festival, which marks the win of good over evil, has been celebrated in the city for over 400 years and called the ‘naada habba’ in Karnataka, meaning the festival of the state.

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The Twitter page for Chamundi Betta posted the video of the singer.

Netizens were delighted by the singer's video, with one saying, “His voice is literally that gorgeous!”, while another wrote, “Simply super singing Sonu ji..."

Many others posted the emoji of joined hands to convey their prayers, with one tweeting, “May Chamundi amma bless us all with happiness and good health.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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