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The Hindu
17 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Interlocking blocks being removed from Marundeeswarar temple
Work to remove cement concrete paver blocks laid around the prakaram of the Marundeeswarar temple in Thiruvanmiyur is underway. Since such blocks are not allowed under the Agamas, they are being removed and replaced by rough cut granite blocks, explained sources in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department. Devotees had complained that temple authorities were laying such blocks beneath the gopuram on top of the existing granite flooring. 'It is an ancient temple and one of the paadal petra sthalams. They should take more care,' said Murthi, a devotee. Photos of the blocks were doing the rounds on social media too. Officials at the temple said that the blocks laid at the entrance of temple will be removed soon. The blocks had placed to prevent damage to the flooring while moving the stones. 'They are very heavy and are likely to damage the stone flooring if some protective layer is not provided. We are currently in the process of removing the blocks laid in the prakaram near the Dwajasthambam, near the Natarajar sannidhi and also in front of the Ambal sannidhi,' the official said. The work is being taken up in phases and the present estimate is for ₹32 lakh.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Collector reviews arrangements for Aadi Amavasai at Memalayanur temple
District Collector Sheik Abdul Rahman reviewed the arrangements being made for the 'Aadi Ammavasai' festival at the Melmalayanur Angalamman temple. Chairing a meeting at the Collectorate on Monday, Mr. Rahman reviewed the arrangements being put in place for ensuring public transport, drinking water supply, medical support and other amenities for the benefit of the devotees. The Collector said that entry of heavy vehicles would be restricted on Thursday. Sanitary workers would be deployed in adequate numbers to ensure cleaning operations round-the-clock. Elaborate security arrangements have been made to regulate the crowd and CCTVs have been installed in addition to the control room, he added. Officials from the departments of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE), Transport, Rural Development, Health and Family Welfare and senior officers from the Police department participated.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Aadi Pooram festival begins at Andal temple
Aadi Pooram festival at Andal Temple here began with the hoisting of temple flag on Sunday. The flag bearing the depiction of Garudazhwar was hoisted by the temple priests following special puja and amidst playing of nagaswaram. The nine-day festival marks the Star Pooram of Tamil month Aadi, which is the birth star of Andal. The festival would witness the procession of the presiding deities, Andal and Lord Rengammanar, on gold palanquin, Simma vahanam, Sesha vahanam, Anna vahanam, Elephant vahanam, glass palanquin, flower palanquin, during the nights. The highlight of the festival is the car festival which is scheduled on July 28. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Andal Temple P.R. Venketrama Raja, Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai, Mariappan, Assistant Commissioner M. Nagarajan, Temple Executive Officer S. Sakkaraiammal, were among those who were present. A huge pandal has been put up on the temple premises where several cultural programmes including music, dance, spiritual elocution, bhajan would be held.
The Hindu
18-07-2025
- The Hindu
Spiritual tour to five Amman temples organised in Erode district
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department, in coordination with the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, organised a free spiritual tour to five prominent Amman temples in the district on Friday. The pilgrimage covered the Periya Mariamman Temple in Erode city, Bathrakaliamman Temple in Anthiyur, Bannari Mariamman Temple in Bannari, Kondathu Kaliamman Temple in Pariyur, and Chellandiyamman Temple in Bhavani. The tour was flagged off by Minister for Housing, Prohibition and Excise S. Muthusamy in the presence of Erode East MLA V.C. Chandhirakumar, Mayor S. Nagarathinam, Deputy Mayor V. Selvaraj, and HR and CE Joint Commissioner A.T. Paranjothi. A total of 57 devotees, accompanied by HR and CE officials, began the journey in three vehicles from the city at 10 a.m. The group first offered prayers at the Periya Mariamman Temple, where breakfast was provided. They then visited temples in Bhavani, Anthiyur, Bannari, and Pariyur. At each location, the temple administrations provided prasadam bags to the devotees. Lunch was served as part of the annadhanam at the Bannari temple. The devotees were dropped off at the Corporation's Central Bus Terminal in the evening. Officials said the spiritual tour would also be held on July 25, August 1, 8, and 15 in the Tamil month of Aadi. Each trip will accommodate 57 devotees, covering a total of 285 participants across five trips.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Tiruvannamalai temple to get Rs 8-crore hall, new queue system
TIRUVANNAMALAI: A new queue system and a Rs 8 crore waiting hall for 2,000 devotees are being developed at the Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, with plans to install LED screens and improve basic amenities to enhance the darshan experience, said Minister P K Sekar Babu on Thursday. Following a review meeting at the Tiruvannamalai Collectorate, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister P K Sekar Babu addressed the press and announced a series of additional measures to improve infrastructure and facilities at the temple. 'A queue system similar to the one in Tiruchendur is being implemented here, he said. 'A Rs 8-crore master plan is in progress to construct a waiting hall that can seat around 2,000 devotees. It will be equipped with fans, drinking water, toilets, and televisions to screen abhishekams and other rituals. More LED screens will also be installed across the temple to broadcast daily pujas.' The minister noted that the influx of devotees not just during Karthigai Deepam or Pournami, but on regular days as well has created pressure on temple infrastructure. He added CM Stalin directed him and Minister EV Velu to jointly formulate long-term development plans, he added. Speaking on regulating mobile phones, the minister said a final decision would be made in ten days. 'Since the temple complex is vast and often crowded, banning cell phones could make it hard to trace lost individuals. We'll take a considered call after discussion.' He also announced that a public relations officer would be appointed to manage crowd flow and assist foreign and interstate visitors, and a new deputy commissioner post would be created to strengthen administrative capacity.
