Temple consecration held

Kancheepuram, Apr 30 (UNI) The consecration of Sri Adikesavaperumal Koil in this temple town was held amid chanting of vedic hymns and elaborate rituals.

The temple renovation work was taken up last November at a cost of Rs five crore with donations from devotees.

Today, the rituals were conducted between 0600 hrs and 0730 hrs as a huge number of devotees chanted holy names.

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister K R Periyakaruppan was among the dignitaries who witnessed the consecration ceremony.

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