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Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Swarms with Devotees: 40,000 Visit in a Single Day!
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News18•28-09-2026, 16:03
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Swarms with Devotees: 40,000 Visit in a Single Day!
- •The Mahakumbhabhishekam was grandly held at the Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai on September 17, after 17 years.
- •Following the Kumbhabhishekam, special Mandala Abhisheka pujas are being conducted at the temple for 15 days.
- •Devotees from Tamil Nadu, other states, and foreign countries flocked to Madurai to participate in the festival.
- •On September 25, approximately 40,000 devotees waited in long queues to have darshan at the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
- •Special pathways and security arrangements have been made for the safe and comfortable darshan of the devotees.
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The Mahakumbhabhishekam at the Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai was grandly held on September 17, 2026, after a long gap of 17 years.
Following the consecration ceremony, special Mandala Abhisheka pujas are being conducted at the temple for a duration of 15 days, drawing a massive influx of devotees.
Approximately 40,000 devotees waited in long queues and had darshan at the Meenakshi Amman Temple on Friday, September 25, amidst special security and pathway arrangements.
