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Politics
Tamil Nadu Forms New Department to Oversee Hindu Temples
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has established a dedicated department to manage Hindu temples, marking a significant administrative change.
The DMK‑led government announced the creation of a new department dedicated to Hindu temple management.
The department will oversee the administration of Hindu temples throughout the state, aiming to streamline operations and ensure proper maintenance.
By establishing a separate entity, the government intends to bring focused attention to temple affairs and improve coordination with local communities.
The new department will function independently, reporting directly to the state’s executive leadership.
The department will oversee the administration of Hindu temples throughout the state, aiming to streamline operations and ensure proper maintenance.
By establishing a separate entity, the government intends to bring focused attention to temple affairs and improve coordination with local communities.
The new department will function independently, reporting directly to the state’s executive leadership.