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Sanskrit Mantras Spark Row at Madurai Temple Consecration
The consecration (Kumbhabhishekam) of the Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, a ceremony held once every 17 years, has become a point of contention in Tamil Nadu. The use of Sanskrit mantras during the September 17, 2026 event has ignited a debate, with the DMK's IT wing criticizing the TVK government over the matter. The DMK IT wing reportedly contrasted this ceremony with a previous one at the Palani temple.
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