12-05-2025
TN govt plans accommodation near Mangala Devi temple
Theni: The Tamil Nadu govt proposed setting up a rental accommodation facility for Sabaraimala pilgrims near the Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple at Vannathiparai of
Theni district
, in coordination with the Kerala govt, said minister for Hindu religious and charitable endowments (HR&CE) department, P K at the Chithirai Pournami festival held at the hill shrine on the Tamil Nadu–Kerala border in Theni district, the minister said a formal request was made to the Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking approval to establish and maintain a rest house for pilgrims, including those headed to minister also inspected the site and reviewed plans to renovate the ancient temple and improve the trekking path.
He said efforts are underway to allow monthly Pournami darshan instead of the current annual than 25,000 devotees participated in the festival, with the Theni district administration arranging food, water, medical care, and safety measures.
