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The Hindu (Tamil Nadu) · 17 Sept, 7:12

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Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple kumbabishekam highlights: Thousands of devotees witness consecration ceremony after 17 years

A large number of police personnel were deployed to ensure the safety and security of the devotees

Photo: The Hindu (Tamil Nadu)

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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.

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Madurai MATMeenakshi Amman Temple

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Yaga sala rituals for Madurai temple consecration starts

The New Indian Express · 12 Sept, 8:47

TN CM Vijay extends wishes for Madurai Meenakshi temple’s Kumbhabhishekam

ThePrint · 16 Sept, 22:45

Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple kumbabishekam begins

The Hindu (Tamil Nadu) · 17 Sept, 5:59

Meenakshi Temple Maha Kumbabhishekam After 17 Years: Thousands Gather In Madurai For The Historic Ceremony

News18 (English) · 17 Sept, 12:04

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Madurai: Bernard Gagnon, GFDL, Wikimedia Commons · C. Joseph Vijay: GODL-India, Wikimedia Commons.