๐ Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple to Remain Closed for Devotees on July 13 and 14, 2025
It has been officially announced that darshan will not be permitted at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple on July 13 and 14, 2025.
The reason: the upcoming Kumbabishekam (consecration ceremony) of the Thirupparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple, one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan.
๐ฑ Thirupparankundram Kumbabishekam โ Key Details
- Date of Kumbabishekam: Monday, July 14, 2025, between 5:20 AM and 6:10 AM
- Yagasalai Poojas: To be held from July 10 to July 13, 2025
- Location: Thirupparankundram Subramanya Swamy Temple
๐ฉ Meenakshi โ Sundareswararโs Journey to Thirupparankundram
- Travel Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 (Night)
- Religious Events: Meenakshi and Sundareswarar, along with the Pancha Moorthis and their entourage, will travel from Madurai to Thirupparankundram.
๐ Temple Closure Schedule
- Closure Begins: Sunday, July 13, 6:00 PM
- Fully Closed: Monday, July 14 โ Entire Day
- Reopens: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, for normal darshan
๐๏ธ Similar Past Events
Every year, on the occasion of Panguni Uthiram, Meenakshi and Sundareswarar travel to Thirupparankundram to attend the divine wedding of Lord Murugan and Deivanai. On that day, the Madurai temple remains closed.
Similarly, this year, due to the Kumbabishekam celebrations, the temple will remain closed for two days.
โ Summary Table
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2025 | From 6:00 PM | Darshan stopped |
| July 14, 2025 | Entire day | Temple closed |
| July 15, 2025 | From morning | Temple reopens for darshan |
๐ Note: Devotees are advised to plan their visit to the Madurai temple accordingly, considering the above schedule.
