08-07-2025
Stage set for consecration of Tirupparankundram temple on July 14: HR&CE Minister
The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister P.K. Sekar Babu said preparation for kumbabhishekam of Sri Subramanian Swamy Temple had been completed and consecration would be held on July 14.
Speaking to media persons here on Tuesday, he said the government had spent ₹2.37 crore for the Subramanian Swamy Temple consecration and it would be performed between 5.25 a.m. and 6.10 a.m. on July 14 by priests.
He said that yagasala pujas would commence on July 10 and conclude on July 13. He said 3,000 police personnel would be deployed to ensure the safety of the devotees.
Thanking the authorities for the excellent arrangements made at Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple kumbabishekam held on July 7, he said that not a single untoward incident was recorded by the police. This showed the meticulous planning and execution by the official machinery.
He said that on July 7 alone, kumbabishekams were performed to 114 temples in different parts of the State, which reflected on the government's commitment to the people.
To a specific query, he said that the HR&CE department had spent ₹2.37 crore for the temple's consecration ceremony here apart from ₹22 crore being spent on construction of marriage halls, inns, etc. He said elaborate arrangements had been made for devotees to view the kumbabhishekam through LED screens installed at vantage locations.
Basic needs, including drinking water facility, accessible toilets and proper waste disposal among others would be taken care by Madurai Corporation. The Fire and Rescue personnel, '108' ambulance team and other emergency services would be ready as a precaution.
Earlier, Commercial Tax and Registration Minister P. Moorthy, Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar, Police Commissioner J. Loganathan, Corporation Commissioner Chitra Vijayan and others inspected the preparations on Tuesday along with the HR&CE officials, temple chairperson and trustees.
