Archive · 5 Aug 2026
TN Budget allocates Rs 708 crore for HR&CE, 3,000 temples
The Tamil Nadu government announced a big amount of money for temples.
It set aside Rs 708 crore for the department that looks after temples.
Part of that money, Rs 418 crore, will be used to fix 213 very old temples that are more than 1,000 years old.
The government also plans to clean up 250 temple water tanks.
It will repair 75 wooden carts used in temple festivals.
Over the next five years, special ceremonies will be held at 3,000 temples.
These ceremonies are called 'Thirukudamuzhukku' in Tamil.
Temples with lots of visitors will get better water, bathrooms, and places to stay.
The government is also choosing managers, called trustees, for thousands of temples.
It has started this process for 9,205 temples.
Tamil Nadu announced Rs 708 crore for the HR&CE Department in its 2026-2027 Revised Budget.
Rs 418 crore was earmarked for restoration and conservation of 213 temples that are over a thousand years old.
A five-year plan will undertake renovation and 'Thirukudamuzhukku' (consecration) at 3,000 temples across the state.
The department will restore 250 temple tanks and repair 75 wooden temple cars.
Notifications for appointment of Trustees to 9,205 temples were issued, and amenities like drinking water, restrooms, and accommodation will be upgraded at major shrines.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson, who presented the Budget in the state Assembly.
- What
- An Rs 708 crore allocation for the HR&CE Department covering ancient temple restoration, consecration of 3,000 temples, and trustee appointments.
- When
- Wednesday, announced in the 2026-2027 Revised Budget.
- Where
- In the Tamil Nadu Assembly in Chennai.
- Why
- To preserve the state's ancient architectural heritage and enhance the devotee experience at temples.
- Total HR&CE allocation
- Rs 708 crore
- Ancient temple restoration fund
- Rs 418 crore
- Temples over 1,000 years old to be restored
- 213
- Temples to be consecrated
- 3,000
- Temple tanks to be restored
- 250
- Wooden temple cars to be repaired
- 75
- Trustee appointments notified
- 9,205 temples
- Budget type
- 2026-2027 Revised Budget