The Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple consecration ceremony (kumbabishekam) was held in Madurai on Thursday (September 17, 2026) in a grand manner.
Also read | Devotees gather for historic consecration of Meenakshi temple in MaduraiThousands of devotees gathered for the kumbhabishekam, the temple’s first consecration in 17 years since April 2009.
To manage the crowds, a filtering system based on pass colours—red, yellow, purple, and green—is in place, directing devotees to specific access areas closest to the temple core.
Also read: Madurai’s festival flowers: Champak, marigold and jasmine for the Meenakshi temple KumbabishekamDevotees can enter the temple from the west and south towers and exit through the east tower.
For any information, the public can also reach out through toll-free numbers 1800-425-6781 and 1800-425-6782, said a spokesman from the Madurai district administration.
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The Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple consecration ceremony (kumbabishekam) was held in Madurai on Thursday (September 17, 2026) in a grand manner.
Also read | Devotees gather for historic consecration of Meenakshi temple in Madurai
Thousands of devotees gathered for the kumbhabishekam, the temple’s first consecration in 17 years since April 2009. The ceremony was performed around 7:40 a.m. amid the chanting of hymns.
A large number of police personnel were deployed to ensure the safety and security of the devotees and the smooth conduct of the event. To manage the crowds, a filtering system based on pass colours—red, yellow, purple, and green—is in place, directing devotees to specific access areas closest to the temple core.
Also read: Madurai’s festival flowers: Champak, marigold and jasmine for the Meenakshi temple Kumbabishekam
Devotees can enter the temple from the west and south towers and exit through the east tower. For any information, the public can also reach out through toll-free numbers 1800-425-6781 and 1800-425-6782, said a spokesman from the Madurai district administration.
