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Meenakshi Temple Maha Kumbabhishekam After 17 Years: Thousands Gather In Madurai For The Historic Ceremony
Meenakshi Temple Maha Kumbabhishekam was held in Madurai after 17 years on September 17, 2026. Thousands of devotees gathered for the historic consecration ceremony.
The historic Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai witnessed its Maha Kumbabhishekam on September 17, marking the temple’s first grand consecration ceremony in 17 years. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the sacred rituals.
After a wait of 17 years, the iconic Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai once again witnessed its Maha Kumbabhishekam on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The centuries-old temple came alive with elaborate rituals, sacred chants and large crowds of devotees who gathered across the city to witness one of its most significant religious ceremonies in years.