Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Minister Promises Tamil Nadu Temple Renovations Within Five Years
Minister S. Ramesh said Tamil Nadu temples would be renovated if TVK governs the state.
He said this work would happen during the government’s five-year term.
He also promised better facilities for people visiting the temples.
The minister visited temples in Kumbakonam to check what improvements are needed.
He inspected 12 Saivite temples and five Vaishnavite temples.
He also visited temples in Patteeswaram and Swamimalai.
The visits were connected to preparations for the Mahamaham festival.
Mahamaham is scheduled to take place in Kumbakonam in 2028.
Minister S. Ramesh said all Tamil Nadu temples would be renovated within five years of TVK rule.
He said facilities for devotees would also be improved.
Ramesh inspected 12 Saivite and five Vaishnavite temples in Kumbakonam.
The inspections were part of preparations for the 2028 Mahamaham festival.
He said temples near Kumbakonam require improvements ahead of the event.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu HR and CE Minister S. Ramesh.
- What
- He announced a plan to renovate all Tamil Nadu temples and improve devotee facilities under TVK rule.
- When
- The statement was made on Friday; Mahamaham is scheduled for 2028, and the renovation plan covers a five-year period.
- Where
- Kumbakonam, Patteeswaram and Swamimalai in Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To improve temples and prepare Kumbakonam and nearby temples for the 2028 Mahamaham festival.
- Speaker
- HR and CE Minister S. Ramesh
- Renovation promise
- All Tamil Nadu temples would be renovated within five years of TVK rule.
- Devotee facilities
- Facilities for devotees would be improved.
- Temples inspected
- 12 Saivite temples and five Vaishnavite temples in Kumbakonam.
- Festival
- Mahamaham is scheduled to be held in Kumbakonam in 2028.
- Additional inspections
- Dhenupureeswarar Temple at Patteeswaram and Swaminathaswamy Temple at Swamimalai.