Thu Apr 24 11:53:03 UTC 2025: ## Madurai Police to Clear Encroachments Around Meenakshi Temple for Chithirai Festival

**Madurai, April 24, 2025** – Madurai City Police have announced a 12-day plan to remove all encroachments from roads and pedestrian pathways surrounding the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in preparation for the upcoming Chithirai festival. The initiative, part of the “One Day One Road” scheme, aims to ensure smooth movement for vehicles and pedestrians during the festival. Police will focus on one road per day, targeting key areas including Netaji Road, TPK Road, Town Hall Road, Masi Streets, and several Aavani Moola Streets. Shopkeepers have been warned against illegal constructions and dumping goods on roadsides and pathways.

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