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After 23 years, the 6th mega consecration ceremony also known as Kumbabishekam took place today at the Brihadeeswarar Temple or the Big Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The last event held in 1997 was delayed by a day as a massive fire engulfed the yagasalai leading to the death of 40 people in a stampede. The rituals were carried out both in Tamil and Sanskrit, after the court ordered to hold rituals and pujas in accordance with the agama principles. A team of Odhuvars recited the Thevaram, Thiruvasagam, Thirumurai and other hymns in Tamil during the consecration. Let’s find out more about the rich history of this famous Hindu temple in this episode of Culture 'Shauk' with Sunita Iyer.

Prayers to establish contact with Vikram Lander: Devotees offered special prayers at Sri Kailasanathar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the nine temples dedicated to Navagraha (nine planets). 
 

Prime accused in the murder of Ramalingam on the lines of religion in February has been arrested in Kochi. Myden Ahmed Shali was a resident of Thanjavur district and had allegedly been in hiding.
 

Mujpur Rahman visited the Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district on June 5 and posted pictures of him kissing and touching the sculptures of the shrine on social media.

Revenue officials and members of  an NGO helped rescue 50 people working as bonded labourers at a brick kiln in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The workers had been working for 10-15 years and were being mistreated by the owners.

A man from Thanjavur tried to hurl a chappal at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami during his campaign at Orathanadu.
 

Bengal’s New Town has turned into a war zone after the police allegedly vandalised a temple situated in a village called Patharghata. BJP and Congress recently engaged in a virtual rap battle of sorts with both the parties posting parodies of a Gully Boy track on their social media handles. Watch MyNation in 100 seconds

From the news of Ramalingam's brutal murder in the district of Thanjavur, fingers are being pointed at a group of men seen in an altercation with Ramalingam

After the horrifying attack, PMK's Ramalingam was shifted to Kumbakonam government hospital where he was later referred to Thanjavur Medical college hospital, Tamil Nadu.

The accused has been identified as Ramachandran (30) and is from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.

The coastal and delta districts of Tamil Nadu, including Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Trichy, Pudukottai, Dindigul and Puducherry have seen massive destruction after the storm ― Cyclone Gaja ― hit these areas.

Cylone Gaja had caused destruction in many districts in Tamil Nadu, making many people homeless. 

A raid was conducted at 2.30 am and apart from 256 kg ganja, Rs 3 lakh in cash and two cars have also been seized. Eight people have been arrested.