{
  "id": 13690788,
  "title": "Inside Jalakandeswarar Temple: The Historic Shrine Where PM Modi Offered Prayers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/inside-jalakandeswarar-temple-the-historic-shrine-where-pm-modi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:40:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/inside-chennais-jalakandeswarar-temple-the-historic-shrine-where-pm-modi-offered-prayers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage at the historic Sri Jalakanteswara Swamy Temple, situated within the Vellore Fort campus in Tamil Nadu. Accompanied by Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the Prime Minister performed a special pooja at the revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Akhilandeshwari.\n\nThe temple is renowned for its remarkable Vijayanagara-era architecture, particularly the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, or Thousand-Pillar Hall, which boasts intricate stone carvings and sculptural artistry characteristic of the empire's craftsmanship. Another architectural standout is the Kalyana Mandapam, famous for its beautifully carved pillars.\n\nThe temple's historical significance extends beyond its religious importance, as it is a protected monument under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India. Its association with Lord Shiva and the sacredness of water makes it an essential pilgrimage site for devotees. While the headline mentions Chennai, the temple is approximately 140 kilometers away, reachable by road depending on the chosen route.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers and performed a special pooja at the historic Sri Jalakanteswara Swamy Temple located inside the IIT-Madras campus on Sunday, October 11, 2026. PM Modi, along with Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, offered worship at the Sri Jalakanteswara Swamy Temple. It is a historic Hindu shrine known for its spiritual significance,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Modi paid homage at Jalakandeswarar Temple on October 11, 2026",
    "Temple features Vijayanagara-era architecture and Thousand-Pillar Hall",
    "Located 140 km from Chennai, protected by Archaeological Survey of India"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}