Sat May 17 13:27:55 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The Sri Subramanian Swamy Temple in Thiruparankundram, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Muruga, will undergo its kumbabhishekam ceremony on July 14, 2025, between 5:25 a.m. and 6:10 a.m. Preparations are underway, with the “muhurthakaal” laying ceremony on May 23 and yagasala pujas commencing on July 10. The last kumbabhishekam was 12 years ago.
**News Article:**
**Kumbabhishekam Set for Sri Subramanian Swamy Temple in July**
**MADURAI, May 17, 2025** – The sacred Sri Subramanian Swamy Temple in Thiruparankundram, a revered shrine and one of the six ‘Arupadaiveedu’ of Lord Muruga, is set to undergo its auspicious kumbabhishekam ceremony on July 14th, 2025, between 5:25 a.m. and 6:10 a.m. Temple Board of Trustees chairperson, P. Satyapriya, announced the event, which is expected to draw massive crowds of devotees.
The last kumbabhishekam at the temple was performed twelve years ago. According to Deputy Commissioner (HR&CE) M. Suryanarayanan, preparations are well underway, with the “muhurthakaal” laying ceremony scheduled for May 23rd. The yagasala pujas will commence on July 10th and conclude on July 13th, preceding the main event.
Vedic priests and scholars are diligently making arrangements to ensure the smooth execution of the holy ceremony. Temple Trustee Shanmugasundaram and other officials participated in a review meeting held on Saturday to oversee the progress. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site, attracting a large number of devotees daily.