Devotees with permit passes gathered in large numbers for the kumbabishekam of Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, with the ceremony scheduled to start between 7.40 a.m. and 8.10 a.m. Senior priests, the Tamil Nadu chief minister and other officials oversaw the rituals and crowd‑management measures.
The Kumbhabhishekam consecration ceremony of Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai began early on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with senior priests leading the rites. The event attracted numerous VIPs, including Tamil Nadu cabinet ministers and judges, and drew thousands of devotees to the temple precincts.
Devotees with permit passes gathered in large numbers for the historic consecration of the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, overseen by Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Authorities arranged water, electricity, medical support and a colour‑coded pass system to manage the crowd ahead of the 10 a.m. ceremony.
The main function was held at the historic Ganpatyar Temple, where thousands of devotees gathered to offer prayers and participate in Havan. Large gatherings and religious processions have also been witnessed in Srinagar in recent days, including the Janmashtami Rath Yatra.
They allege that more than 415 grounds belonging to Arulmigu Akilandeswari Sametha Agatheeswarar temple was illegally alienated by former temple trustees, along with certain officials of HR&CE Dept.
They also demand a probe into alleged fund irregularities
Devotees participated in darshan, archana, and various sevas throughout the day
Temple officials said devotees found taking mobile phones inside the temple will be fined and the phones would be confiscated
The 57-day Amarnath Yatra concluded peacefully on Raksha Bandhan after 4.80 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the holy cave, with final rituals performed by the head priest amid prayers for global peace and prosperity.
The Minister says the number of devotees visiting the temple town has increased manifold over the years
