Minister launches The Hindu’s coffee table book on Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai
The Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments launched a coffee table book by The Hindu Group detailing the history and architecture of the Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple. The event also highlighted government plans to introduce virtual reality history halls in major temples.
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The integration of technology into cultural heritage preservation and tourism represents a modern shift in temple management.
Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) S. Ramesh on Wednesday launched a coffee table book titled The Goddess’s Realm: Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, brought out by The Hindu Group.
Mr. Ramesh said that after discussing with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the government had announced the setting up of virtual reality history halls in prominent temples. This is to enrich the experience of visiting pilgrims and be in several languages. He appreciated The Hindu for bringing out a comprehensive and informative book on the Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman temple, Kumbhabhishekam of which is scheduled for September 17.
The first copy of the book was given to N. Murali, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited. N. Ravi, Director, Kasturi and Sons Limited; Nirmala Lakshman, Director and Publisher, The Hindu Group; Rohit Ramesh, Director; and L.V. Navaneeth, Chief Executive Officer, were present.
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