Governor RN Ravi Dreams Big: A Unified Pilgrimage Circuit for Murugan Temples
Madurai, the spiritual heartland of Tamil Nadu, is all set to host a Murugan Devotees’ Conference tomorrow, and the vibe is anything but low-key. From coconut-breaking rituals to devotional drum beats, expect Madurai to turn into a Murugan mega-fest. But what truly added a divine twist to the event was Governor RN Ravi’s recent comment—he compared Lord Murugan’s temples to the famous Char Dham of Uttarakhand, and hinted at a spiritual masterplan.
Yes, you read that right. According to Ravi, just like pilgrims journey to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri in the North, why not imagine a “Murugan Char Dham” in the South? All of Lord Murugan’s major temples brought into a unified circuit—now that’s what we call pan-Indian devotion with Tamil flavour!
Is Tamil Nadu Getting Its Own Char Dham Pilgrimage Route?
Speaking at a pre-conference event, Governor RN Ravi mused aloud,
“We have Char Dhams spread across India, especially in Uttarakhand. Similarly, all Lord Murugan temples at one place—that will be our dream. I am sure one day it will be fulfilled.”
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: A Murugan devotees' conference is set to take place tomorrow in Madurai.
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Governor RN Ravi says, "...We have Char Dhams spread over four parts of the country, but we have a Char Dham in Uttarakhand where people go and worship. Similarly, all Lord Murugan… pic.twitter.com/EYoRsEXTEe
For Murugan devotees—who already undertake mini yatras to Palani, Thiruchendur, Swamimalai, Pazhamudircholai, Thiruparankundram, and Thiruthani—this could be a Murugan Circuit 2.0. The concept of a unified pilgrimage isn’t new, but hearing it from the Governor himself gives it a celestial stamp of seriousness.
Locals welcomed the idea with a smile and a shrug, as if saying: “Of course Murugan deserves it. We were just waiting for Delhi to catch up!” After all, in Tamil Nadu, Murugan isn’t just a god—he’s family.
