At 146 feet, Lord Muruga statue unveiled at a private temple at Ethapur in Salem district in April 2022 is currently the world’s tallest, followed by the 140-ft idol at Batu Caves in Malaysia.

But the paradox is that the BJP now wants to save and champion the cause of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. Strange are the ways and means of power in politics.

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu unit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nainar Nagenthran on Monday commenced a week-long fast seeking divine Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT عربي ...

Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary R. Mutharasan said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could not gain ground in Tamil Nadu by invoking Lord Murugan.

The Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, also known as the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan and is located in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Just like they politicised Lord Ram in Ayodhya, they are now trying to do the same with Murugan in Tamil Nadu. Even Lord Ram has distanced himself from the BJP.

In a high-profile show of saffron strength, the BJP is banking on a grand conference on Lord Muruga in Madurai to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

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Thousands in Tamil Nadu celebrated Vaikasi Visakam 2025, honoring Lord Murugan with grand rituals, processions, and devotion, marking his divine birth and victory over evil.

But the paradox is that the BJP now wants to save and champion the cause of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. Strange are the ways and means of power in politics.