Basic amenities to be provided at Agni Theertham in Rameswaram
2 months ago

Basic amenities to be provided at Agni Theertham in Rameswaram

The Hindu  

With thousands of devotees set to throng Agni Theertham in Rameswaram on Thai Ammavasai this month to perform religious procession, the lack of basic amenities has become cause for concern. Also, other facilities such as a drinking water kiosk, changing rooms for men and women, which are improperly maintained, have to be renovated before the event. So, changing rooms, even on payment, will be helpful.” Not only from Tamil Nadu, many pilgrims from other parts of the country visit Sri Ramanathaswamy temple. An official of Rameswaram Municipality said that during festival times, extra water tanks would be placed to fulfil the needs of devotees.

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Srikalahasti temple to remain open on Solar eclipse day today
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Srikalahasti temple to remain open on Solar eclipse day today

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Rituals: Over one lakh flock to Rameswaram
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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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Annavarams attraction
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Annavarams attraction

The Hindu  

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