Three women devotees, four children faint in Thirupparankundram temple queue as Vaikasi Visakam draws large crowd
During the Vaikasi Visakam celebrations at the Sri Subramanian Swamy Temple in Thirupparankundram, several devotees fainted due to the heat while waiting in a long queue. The temple attracted a large crowd, including international visitors, but some attendees expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangements. Despite the temple administration's efforts to provide basic facilities, issues such as long wait times and inadequate provisions for senior citizens were highlighted by devotees.
- ▪At least three women and four children fainted in the queue at the temple due to heat and discomfort.
- ▪Devotees had gathered for the annual Vaikasi Visakam celebrations, with many arriving as early as 6 a.m.
- ▪Some attendees criticized the temple administration for not providing better arrangements for senior citizens.
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At least three women devotees and four children reportedly fainted while standing in queue at the Sri Subramanian Swamy Temple in Thirupparankundram, Madurai, on Saturday (May 30, 2026).The devotees had gathered in large numbers on the occasion of the annual ‘Vaikasi Visakam’ celebrations. The shrine, the first among the ‘Aarupadai Veedu’ temples of Lord Muruga, is a preferred destination for devotees from across Tamil Nadu and other States. Devotees from Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and several other countries also participated in the festival.
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