Murugan

Thaipusam festival: Heavy police deployment at Lord Murugan temples in TN

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Thaipusam festival: Heavy police deployment at Lord Murugan temples in TN

Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) Heavy police security has been deployed at the six main abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu as lakhs of devotees converge to celebrate the auspicious Thaipusam festival. Mulugan, the revered warrior deity of South India, has six sacred temples known as Arupadai Vedu, which includes include, Thiruchendur Murugan, Pazhamudhir Solai, … Read more

TN BJP accuses DMK of abandoning Lord Murugan for minority vote bank

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TN BJP accuses DMK of abandoning Lord Murugan for minority vote bank

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad has accused the ruling DMK of abandoning Tamil god Lord Murugan in an attempt to appease minority vote banks. His remarks came in response to the recent protests at the Thirupparankundram hill shrine in Madurai district. The controversy erupted after some Muslim organisations reportedly demanded … Read more