Pandhakaal ceremony held at Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple
With the consecration of Subramanya Swamy temple in Tiruchendur scheduled for July 7, a sacred pole erection (pandhakaal) ceremony was held on Sunday.
Major renovation and infrastructure works are being carried out at the temple at a cost of ₹100 crore by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) department. Additionally, HCL has funded ₹200 crore for renovation work through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund. With these funds, a majority of the works have been completed.
In preparation for the grand consecration ceremony , a series of rituals are underway. As part of the preparatory rituals, Bhoomi puja and erection of sacred pole (pandhakaal) for setting up a yagasala near the temple's were performed.
Under the leadership of Pillayarpatti Pichai Gurukkal from the HR&CE department's agama expert committee, the rituals were performed at the event.
The event was attended by Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Anitha Radhakrishnan, Thoothukudi Collector K. Elambahavath, Joint Commissioner Gnanasekaran, other officials and trustees.
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