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The Hindu
30-05-2025
- The Hindu
Thoothukudi collector reviews arrangements for Tiruchendur temple consecration ceremony
The consecration ceremony of Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy temple is scheduled to take place on July 7. In view of this a preparatory meeting to discuss the necessary arrangements was held at Thoothukudi district collectorate, presided over by the District Collector K. Elambahavath. During the meeting the collector stated that the yagasalai puja related to consecration ceremony would begin on July 1 and on the day of consecration ceremony over 10-lakh people are expected to gather for the festival. He directed the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD) to ensure uninterrupted supply of at least five lakh litres of drinking water daily throughout the festival period. He emphasised the importance of providing safe drinking water, setting up temporary toilets and parking areas under the Tiruchendur Municipality. He insisted on evicting the stray dogs and cattle from the temple premises and the municipality was also directed to ensure regular garbage clearance throughout the town. Mr. Elambahavath directed the highway officials to expedite the repair of Tiruchendur-Thoothukudi road and internal roads in the Tiruchendur town. Additionally, drainage connections blockages should be cleared and uninterrupted power supply ensured. A medical team must be stationed within the temple premises with 24x7 ambulance service and emergency treatment facilities. The police department was instructed to ensure adequate security arrangements to prevent overcrowding and to regulate the movement of devotees for smooth darshan. The Vaikasi Visakam festival at Tiruchendur is scheduled for June 9. Since this event also draws lakhs of devotees, the District Collector advised the officials to make necessary arrangements to accommodate the visiting devotees during this festival as well.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
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.
