Lakhs of devotees throng Lord Murugan temples across TN for 'Soorasamharam'

Economic Times - Nov 15, 2026

Lakhs of devotees gathered at various Lord Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu for the Soorasamharam ritual. This ritual is the climax of the six-day Kanda Sashti festival, celebrating Lord Murugan's victory over evil. Devotees participated in special rituals and maintained strict fasting vows during the celebrations. Infrastructure improvements at temples facilitated the significant increase in visitor numbers this year.

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