Vehicle traffic banned on Marudhamalai hill road for two days

With the Kanda Sashti festival set to begin on November 10 at the Marudhamalai Subramania Swamy Temple in Coimbatore, the temple authorities have announced traffic restrictions on the hill road for two days to ensure the safety of devotees.
The festival’s main event, Soorasamharam, will take place on November 15 at around 3 p.m. As the event falls on a Sunday, a large number of devotees are expected to visit the temple.
A consultation meeting was held to discuss security arrangements, traffic management and basic facilities for devotees. Officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department and the police participated in the meeting.
Devotees visiting the temple have been advised to use the steps leading to the temple or the temple buses.
As part of the security and traffic management measures, two-wheelers and four-wheelers will not be allowed on the Marudhamalai hill road on November 15 and 16.
Additional police personnel will be deployed to regulate crowds and ensure the smooth movement of devotees.
The meeting also decided to provide essential facilities, including drinking water and medical assistance, to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage for devotees.