Mon Aug 25 16:47:39 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summarized version and a rewritten news article based on the provided text:

**Summary:**

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will not be attending the “Global Ayyappa Sangamam” in Kerala on September 20th due to prior commitments. Instead, he is sending two ministers, P.K. Sekarbabu (Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments) and Palanivel Thiaga Rajan (Information Technology and Digital Services), to represent the Tamil Nadu government at the event organized by the Travancore Devaswom Board for its 75th anniversary. Kerala Chief Minister P. Vijayan had requested Stalin’s presence.

**News Article:**

**Tamil Nadu Sends Ministers to Kerala’s Ayyappa Sangamam**

**CHENNAI, August 25, 2025** – While Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is unable to attend the “Global Ayyappa Sangamam” in Pampa, Kerala, on September 20th, his government will be represented by two key ministers. The event, organized by the Travancore Devaswom Board in celebration of its 75th anniversary, will be attended by Minister for Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu and Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services Palanivel Thiaga Rajan.

The announcement comes after Kerala Chief Minister P. Vijayan extended an invitation to Mr. Stalin via a letter delivered through his Minister for Devaswoms P.S. Vasavan. In response, Mr. Stalin cited prior commitments as the reason for his inability to participate.

The “Global Ayyappa Sangamam” is expected to draw devotees from across the globe. The participation of Ministers Sekarbabu and Thiaga Rajan underscores the importance Tamil Nadu places on fostering inter-state religious and cultural ties.

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