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- HR&CE Minister Ramesh said Tamil was given prominence during the kumbabishekam of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.
- Twenty-four Oduvars from various parts of Tamil Nadu rendered Thevaram and Thiruvasagam pathigams from September 11 until the day of the ceremony.
- The Oduvars sang near the yagasala kundams and were taken to all the gopurams during the kumbabishekam, according to the Minister.
- The Minister made the statement while rejecting allegations that Tamil was not given due importance during the celebrations.
- The remarks matter because the conduct of Tamil traditions at the consecration has been an issue of public dispute.
What to watch next
- Whether critics of the temple's Tamil arrangements respond to the Minister's statement.
- Any further details from the HR&CE department on Oduvar participation in temple ceremonies.
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Ramesh
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“We invited 24 Oduvars from various parts of Tamil Nadu and they rendered the pathigams”
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…Ramesh said Tamil was given prominence during the kumbabishekam of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, with Oduvars rendering Thevaram and Thiruvasagam pathigams from September 11 until the day of the kumbabishekam. “ We invited 24 Oduvars from various parts of Tamil Nadu and they rendered the pathigams ,” he told The Hindu, rejecting allegations that Tamil was not given due importance during the celebrations. Mr. Ramesh said the Oduvars rendered the hymns near the yagasala kundams and were taken to all the gopurams…
“The entire event went well and was appreciated”
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…Ramesh said the Oduvars rendered the hymns near the yagasala kundams and were taken to all the gopurams during the kumbabishekam to sing the Thirumurai and other Tamil devotional songs when holy water was sprinkled. “ The entire event went well and was appreciated ,” he said. Published - September 17, 2026 03:13 pm IST…
Why it matters2
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- Tamil Nadu political discourse language politics escalation· days
- Temple administration ceremonial language scrutiny· weeks
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