Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple kumbabishekam LIVE: Devotees gather in large numbers

As poojas for the consecration ceremony of the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple are set to begin shortly, the devotees holding permit passes arrived in large numbers at the temple premises.

Expressing pride as final preparations wrapped up, Tamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources and Law C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar stated that hosting the historic consecration of the Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple under the current administration was a matter of profound joy.

​ Devotees gather for historic consecration of Meenakshi temple in Madurai Devotees gather in Madurai for the consecration of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, with elaborate arrangements ensuring a smooth ceremony.

With chanting of vedic hymns and special pujas, the Kumbhabhishekam [consecration ceremony] of Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai commenced early Thursday (September 17, 2026) in a grand manner.