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35 families struggle at Tharugavaneshwarar temple's nandavanam without amenities for 14 years

Despite multiple petitions with the district collector and requests to the HR&CE department, we continue to be ignored, the families rue.

published on : 20th September 2023
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Order DGP to file FIR on Udhayanidhi Stalin: BJP to TN Governor 

The BJP had filed over 100 complaints at various police stations on behalf of believers. The delegation urged Ravi to instruct the DGP to take immediate action on these complaints.

published on : 8th September 2023
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Stalin government to reach milestone of 1,000 temple consecrations

Sekarbabu added that the government is committed to preserving heritage as substantial funds have been allocated for refurbishing ancient temples.

published on : 7th September 2023
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3,986 HR&CE temples being renovated: Chief Minister MK Stalin

He was speaking after solemnising the wedding of 34 couples on behalf of the HR & CE Department at Sri Kapaleeswarar temple marriage hall here.

published on : 8th July 2023
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TN HR&CE minister unveils kitchen, park at Kallalagar temple

Sekar Babu was addressing reporters after unveiling a re-modeled kitchen and park facility at Kallalagar temple in Madurai, along with Minister P Moorthy.

published on : 5th July 2023
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Tense moments near Alagar temple as forest, HR&CE officials lock horns over road work

On Friday, when the contract workers were removing the old dilapidated road's tar portions, the forest officials came and asked them to halt the work.

published on : 1st July 2023
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Madras HC ruling is insufficient, amend HR&CE law, says association of trained archakas 

However, they said the HC ruling is insufficient and the state should amend the HR and CE law to ensure that members of all castes become archakas in all temples.

published on : 28th June 2023
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Man damages idol, chariots of Perambalur temple in TN, held

The HR&CE department-administered temple, which was closed after poojas on Monday night, was found broken into by a worker the next day.

published on : 28th June 2023
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Will take steps to bring Chidambaram Nataraja temple under HR&CE dept's control, says TN Minister 

For about a year, the state government and the HR&CE department have been attempting to gain control of the temple in Cuddalore district that is being managed by the hereditary priests.

published on : 27th June 2023
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HR&CE dept removes dikshithars’ board from Chidambaram temple

Chandrasekhar said the board had been placed only to inform devotees coming from outstation. This was to avoid crowding during the festival.

published on : 27th June 2023
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Minister PK Sekarbabu launches HR&CE app to monitor works, pooja & schemes

Talking to reporters, Sekarbabu said, “HR and CE officials, priests engaged in ‘Oru kaala poojai’ and temple employees will be using the app.

published on : 25th June 2023
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HR&CE monetises 211 kg gold bars of Tiruchendur temple

The transaction took place in the presence of retired justice R Mala, Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan, HR&CE Minister Sekar Babu, and SBI officials at Tiruchendur.

published on : 24th June 2023
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‘CAG audit of temples will not take away rights of state’

However, it added, if a person fulfils all the eligibility criteria, then mere political connection would not vitiate his appointment as trustee.

published on : 8th June 2023