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Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Asia's tallest Murugan statue to come up at Thindal temple in Erode: TN minister
Tamil Nadu Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) P K Sekarbabu on Sunday announced that Asia's tallest Murugan statue—measuring 186 feet—will be installed at the Thindal Murugan temple in Erode. A 92-foot-tall Murugan statue is being consecrated as part of the Maha Kumbh Mela ceremony at the Theerthagiri temple, near Vellore, Tamil Nadu.(PTI) Accompanied by State Housing and Urban Development Minister S Muthusamy, Sekarbabu visited the Velayuthasamy temple in Thindal, located about 7 km from Erode, to inspect the proposed site for the installation. Addressing the press, Sekarbabu said the full-scale statue, made of cement and costing ₹30 crore, was announced in the recent Tamil Nadu budget session. Construction work has already commenced, he added. "This will be the tallest Murugan statue in Asia," the minister said. Sekarbabu also highlighted that under the DMK government's four-year tenure, Kumbabishekams (consecration ceremonies) were conducted in 3,225 temples, including 124 Murugan temples. On Monday, 46 more temples across the state will undergo Kumbabishekam, he said. The minister noted that the state government has sanctioned ₹1,120 crore as grants to the HR&CE Department and thanked donors for their contributions. "So far, we have received ₹1,400 crore in donations from devotees across Tamil Nadu," he said. Further, Muthusamy announced that two kalyana mandapams (marriage halls) will be constructed at the Thindal Velayuthasamy temple, and that consecration work at the Sivan temple in Thindal will begin soon. Among those present at the site were Rajya Sabha MP Anthiyur P Selvaraj, MP K E Prakash, MLA V C Chandhirakumar, Erode Mayor Nagarathinam, HR&CE Commissioner P N Sridhar, and other officials.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tiruchendur Kumbabishekam a success story, says T.N. government
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) said the successful conduct of the Kumbabishekam of the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple after 16 years on Monday (July 7) was a testament to the efforts taken by the 'Dravidian Model government', led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, to maintain law and order. In a statement issued in Chennai, the government said the DMK administration had left its mark through the arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the event. 'Compared to the Kumbh Mela, where many people lost their lives and devotees faced numerous difficulties at railway stations, the Kumbabishekam at Tiruchendur was conducted peacefully. The Chief Minister, Ministers including HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekar Babu, and officials have proved to be excellent organisers who ensured the safety of lakhs of people,' the statement said. The government added that the Chief Minister had instructed officials to make adequate arrangements, including providing sufficient buses and facilities, to help devotees visit Tiruchendur and return safely.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Lakhs witness grand consecration event at Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple
Tuticorin: Lakhs of devotees gathered in Tiruchendur to witness the consecration (Kumbabishekam) of the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, which was performed early on Monday morning, after a gap of 16 years. Elaborate religious ceremonies and tight security arrangements were in place to manage the large turnout of devotees. The rituals began well before dawn around 2am. The ceremony was conducted between 6.15am and 650 am. The holy water was poured over the rajagopuram, shanmugha vimanam, and other temple towers by priests at 6.22am. The water was drawn from the yagasalai and carried in more than 700 silver-plated sacred pots, following a sequence of vedic procedures. The main ceremonies were conducted in a specially constructed 8,000sqft yagasalai, where 71 homa kundams were set up. Of these, 49 were dedicated to Lord Shanmugar, while others were assigned to Jayanthinathar, Natarajar, Perumal, and several parivara deities. Tamil Thirumurai verses were recited during the rituals instead of Sanskrit mantras. As devotees were not allowed inside the temple during the main ritual, the ceremonies were live-streamed on 70 large LED screens installed at various locations across the town, allowing people to view the proceedings from a safe distance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The event also marked the culmination of a large-scale temple renovation effort launched in 2022 at a cost of 300 crore. Several structural and infrastructure improvements were completed in preparation for the kumbabishekam. Hindu religious and charitable endowments (HR&CE) minister P K Sekar Babu and fisheries and animal husbandry minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan participated in the final stages of the ritual, including the ceremonial flag waving that signalled the conclusion of the purnahuti (fire ritual). Former Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan was also present, along with senior officials from the HR&CE epartment and other govt departments. Religious heads from mutts including Sringeri and Kanchi also attended the event and offered prayers. Following the conclusion of the consecration rituals, 20 drone sprayers flew over the seashore area, showering devotees with holy water as part of the final blessing ceremony. Each drone carried 10 litres of sanctified water and completed three rounds of spraying. A total of 6,000 police personnel were deployed, while 550 fire and rescue personnel were stationed in and around the temple with 20 fire tenders. Two State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams remained on standby. The coastal zone was closely monitored, and local fishermen were engaged to assist with any potential emergencies along the shoreline. First-aid booths and mobile medical units were set up at key points, especially along the beach where devotees were allowed to gather. To facilitate transportation, three temporary bus terminals were created on approach roads from Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, and Nagercoil. Parking facilities were arranged at 18 designated areas, accommodating more than 20,000 buses and 10,000 private vehicles.
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
107 hospitalised after eating annadanam in Madurai
MADURAI; Around 107 people, including 11 children from S Kallumadai village in Tiruchuli taluk, were admitted to the Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) due to diarrhoea and vomiting after consuming vegetarian food served during an annadanam at a local temple. Sources said that over 300 people took part in a temple Kumbabishekam on Sunday. Later, food was cooked and served as annadhanam to devotees for two days following the event. On Tuesday, several residents began experiencing dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Over 20 people were admitted to the PHC and hospitals in Madurai and Sivaganga. Later, many were transferred to GRH on Wednesday.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- The Hindu
Driver dies in accident in Salem
A driver of a mini lorry died in an accident here on Saturday. Vijayan (62), a resident of Mundagambadi in Yercaud, took workers of a tea estate in a mini lorry on Saturday evening from Semmanatham to Sombuthooki. When the mini lorry reached Vazhavandhi, the vehicle went out of control and toppled on the roadside. In the accident, Vijayan sustained grievous injuries and three workers also sustained injuries. The workers took Vijayan to Salem Government Hospital after providing first aid at Vazhavandhi Primary Health Centre. But he died on the way to the hospital. The Yercaud police registered a case and are investigating. Kumbabishekam performed at Morur temple in Salem Hundreds of devotees witnessed the Kumbabishekam at Sakthi Vinayakar and Maha Mariamman temple at Morur near Sankagiri on Sunday. Temple administration said Mandalabishekam would be held for the next 24 days at the temple.
