Synopsis
Security measures have been finalized for the consecration of the 2,000-year-old Patteeswara Swamy Temple in Perur, Tamil Nadu, scheduled for February 10. With an expected turnout of 5 lakh devotees, extensive arrangements have been made to ensure a safe and smooth event.Key Takeaways
- 5 lakh devotees expected for the event.
- Extensive security arrangements made by Tamil Nadu Police.
- New Annadaana Koodam constructed for devotees.
- Parking facilities expanded to include nearby coconut groves.
- Last consecration saw 2.5 lakh attendees.
Chennai, Feb 6 (NationPress) All security measures have been meticulously organized for the consecration of the 2,000-year-old Patteeswara Swamy Temple located in Perur, Tamil Nadu, set to occur on February 10.
This revered occasion is happening after a span of 14 years and is anticipated to attract a colossal gathering of around 5 lakh devotees. In preparation for this significant turnout, the Tamil Nadu Police has implemented comprehensive security protocols.
A robust contingent of police will be stationed in Perur and adjacent areas to guarantee a seamless and secure event.
High-ranking police officials have already performed inspections and crafted plans for traffic diversion.
To support the police officers on duty, all marriage halls in the area have been reserved for three days.
Additionally, six private properties and the Santhalinga Adikalar College will serve as parking areas for vehicles attending the event.
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, which oversees temples in Tamil Nadu, has merely 5.5 acres allocated for parking. Nevertheless, to manage the substantial influx of guests, nearby coconut groves have been offered by landowners and are being readied as extra parking facilities.
In preparation for the event, a Tarpana Mandapam and Navagraha pillars, built by the Nallaram Foundation at the Perur ghats, have been officially handed over to HR&CE officials.
The temple’s Rajagopuram now showcases 11 newly installed kalasams, in addition to kalasams for the Natarajar and Pachai Nayaki Amman shrines.
The wooden door of the Nayaki Amman shrine has been adorned with 27 kg of silver plating, while a 27-kg silver peedam has been placed in the Natarajar shrine.
According to HR&CE officials, the construction of the yagasalai has been finalized. They also remarked that kalasams for Pachai Nayaki Ambal and Patteeswarar were initially installed in the 1970s, prior to the establishment of the HR&CE department.
To facilitate devotees visiting the temple, a new Annadaana Koodam has been built at a cost of ₹51 lakh, with a capacity to accommodate 50 individuals at once.
HR&CE officials affirmed that complimentary meals will be provided daily to all devotees visiting the temple.
The last consecration ceremony, which took place on November 12, 2010, witnessed an estimated attendance of 2.5 lakh devotees.
This year, officials project that the crowd will double, with at least 5 lakh people expected to partake in the event.
In the meantime, Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, P.K. Sekarbabu, recently accused the BJP of trying to provoke religious discord in the state.
His comments followed controversies surrounding the Thiruparankundram Lord Muruga Temple in the Madurai district.
The minister guaranteed that the HR&CE department remains devoted to preserving Tamil Nadu’s age-old temple traditions, rituals, and festivals, ensuring their continuous practice across all temples under its supervision.
