Thousands attend Meenakshi Temple consecration after 17 years
Thousands of devotees witnessed the kumbabishekam, or consecration ceremony, at Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple after a 17-year interval, according to The Hindu. A large police deployment was made to manage safety and security during the event.
Thousands of devotees attended the kumbabishekam at Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple, The Hindu reports. The consecration ceremony took place after an interval of 17 years. The event drew a large number of worshippers, who gathered to witness the proceedings.
A substantial police deployment was arranged to protect devotees and maintain safety and security during the ceremony. The supplied material does not give the number of officers involved or describe the crowd-control arrangements. It also does not specify the date of the ceremony, detail the rituals performed or provide information about any renovation work preceding the event.
The report’s available details centre on the long interval since the previous consecration, the attendance of thousands of devotees and the police presence put in place for the occasion.
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