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Religion
Thevar Jayanthi Guru Puja Commences Under Tight Police Guard in Tamil Nadu
✍️ DD India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM
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The annual Thevar Jayanthi guru puja began today in Tamil Nadu with heightened police deployment to maintain law and order.
The Thevar community marked the start of its annual Jayanthi guru puja across Tamil Nadu today. The ceremony, which honors the community's cultural heritage, was observed by devotees at various venues.
State police forces have been placed on high alert, deploying additional personnel and barricades around the main gathering points. Officials said the tight security arrangement is intended to prevent any untoward incidents and to ensure a peaceful observance.
Organisers confirmed that the puja will proceed as per tradition, with prayers and cultural programs scheduled throughout the day, while law‑enforcement agencies continue to monitor the situation closely.
State police forces have been placed on high alert, deploying additional personnel and barricades around the main gathering points. Officials said the tight security arrangement is intended to prevent any untoward incidents and to ensure a peaceful observance.
Organisers confirmed that the puja will proceed as per tradition, with prayers and cultural programs scheduled throughout the day, while law‑enforcement agencies continue to monitor the situation closely.