The Hindu

Melmalayanur Angalamman temple to be shut from August 6 to 8

The district administration has banned the entry of devotees to the Melmalayanur Angalamman temple from August 6 to 8. According to a release, the decision was taken to prevent crowding of people on ...
Indiatimes

Ginjee court orders upset temples Oonjal Utsavam schedule

A series of judicial orders by a Gingee civil court, stopping the famous Oonjal Utsavam (swing festival) of the Melmalayanur Angalamman temple, staying auction of temple shops and stalling bus stand ...
The Hindu

People of all castes are already priests in temples since ancient times, says L. Murugan

Tamil Nadu BJP president L. Murugan on Sunday said the party welcomed the initiative of the State government to consider appointing people of all castes, including women as priests in temples in the ...
The New Indian Express

Skulls on Lake Bed Near Temple Trigger Scare

VILLUPURAM:Nearly 50 human skulls, reportedly used by a sorcerer for a pooja in the dry area of a lake near Melmalayanur, created panic among the villagers and devotees, who came for the New Moon Day ...