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New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Consecration done at 3,325 temples in Tamil Nadu in last four years: Minister Sekarbabu
ERODE: Under the Dravidian model of governance, temple renovations have been prioritised, and nearly Rs 1,400 crore has been received through sponsors for such renovations, said Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Minister PK Sekarbabu, in Erode on Sunday. Speaking to reporters, he said, 'Kumbabhishekam has been performed in 3,325 temples under the DMK regime. Further, consecration will be conducted in 46 temples, including at the Thiruparankundram temple on Monday. By the end of this year, renovation work will be completed at 3,500 temples and Kumbabhishekam will be performed. Renovations are under way at Palani and Tiruchendur temples, and Rs 54 crore has been allocated to create an alternative route at Tiruttani temple. Steps are also being taken to install elevators at Swamimalai and Marudhamalai.' 'After the DMK came to power, renovations are under way at many temples. More temple renovations are taking place under the DMK government than during the regime of kings. The government is going to erect the tallest Murugan statue, at 186 feet, at the Velayudhaswamy Temple in Thindal of Erode district, and the work will begin soon.' Earlier, Sekarbabu and Housing and Urban Development Minister S Muthusamy visited the Velayudhaswamy temple.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
107 devotees hospitalised due to food poisoning after temple feast in Tamil Nadu
A total of 107 devotees were hospitalised after consuming food served as part of the 'anna dhana' (food charity) at a temple in Virudhunagar district in Tamil incident occurred at the Karuppannasamy temple in Kalvimadai village in Virudhunagar district. The mass feeding was organised as part of the temple's 'Kumbabhishekam' festival from June began falling ill soon after eating food served at the temple. Many reported stomach pain and vomiting, with some losing consciousness. They were first taken to nearby Primary Health Centres and then transferred to the District Government Hospital for further By Monday evening, 107 patients were admitted to Rajaji Government Hospital in Madurai district, including 41 men, 55 women, and 11 children. Dr Saravanan, leading the medical team, said all patients received antibiotics and treatment for vomiting and diarrhoea, along with hydration through glucose drips.'Patients were monitored round the clock. Seven among them were moved to a separate facility as a precaution, but all are stable and responding well to treatment,' Dr Saravanan stated. He added that all patients are expected to be discharged after two days of officials suspect contamination in either the food or water served during the event. The Virudhunagar Health Department has collected samples, and test results are awaited to confirm the source of a similar incident on April 23, fifteen students in a government school in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu felt sick after eating a mid-day meal. A medical team treated them on-site and noted food poisoning symptoms. The children were admitted to a nearby hospital, and were given necessary by Sneha A Suneeth IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Petition seeks kumbabhishekam for temple
Trichy: A petition has been submitted to the chief minister 's cell, requesting to carry out renovation work at the Sri Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple in Thuraiyur, Trichy district, and perform ' Kumbabhishekam ', which was last carried out in 2006, to the temple. The HR&CE department, in a response, said several development initiatives have been outlined for the temple including a new meal hall at Rs 49.5 lakh and the procurement of a new mini vehicle at Rs 25 lakh for devotees. In addition, a detailed report has been prepared for the construction of a footpath and the installation of a new arch at the temple's entrance. It also said the kumbabishekam ceremony will be carried out after completing the renovation work.
