Justices Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan was hearing a petition filed by B. Rajesh of Chennai. The petitioner complained that there were no proper arrangements and basic amenities such as drinking water, proper seating arrangements and medical assistance at the temple. The devotees were subjected to untold hardship, he said.

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Plea to issue guidelines to regulate darshan at Tiruchendur temple
The petitioner had submitted a detailed representation to the authorities and suggested measures to streamline darshan management at the temple; The court posts the matter for hearing to Dec. 9
Updated – November 08, 2025 08:40 pm IST – MADURAI

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The petition filed at the Madras High Court complained that there were no proper arrangements and basic amenities such as drinking water, proper seating arrangements and medical assistance at the Tiruchendur temple.
The petition filed at the Madras High Court complained that there were no proper arrangements and basic amenities such as drinking water, proper seating arrangements and medical assistance at the Tiruchendur temple.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to file a counter affidavit to a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to authorities to issue appropriate guidelines to regulate darshan and other services at Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district.

A Division Bench of Justices Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan was hearing a petition filed by B. Rajesh of Chennai. The petitioner complained that there were no proper arrangements and basic amenities such as drinking water, proper seating arrangements and medical assistance at the temple. The devotees were subjected to untold hardship, he said.