Meenakshi Temple Holds Kumbabishekam After 17 Years
September 18, 2026 • National
Madurai’s Meenakshi Amman Temple has conducted its traditional Kumbabishekam ceremony after a gap of 17 years. The sacred Hindu ritual involves consecrating the temple and its towers by performing special prayers and ceremonially pouring holy water over them. The ceremony marks an important religious occasion for devotees, reaffirming the temple’s spiritual significance and preserving Tamil Nadu’s rich cultural and religious heritage. It also draws attention to the centuries-old traditions associated with one of South India’s most prominent temples.