He urged temples under the purview of the department to ensure that Odhuvars chant/sing the Thirupugazh, Thirumurai, and Kandasashthi kavacham. Tamil-focused Kandasashthi guidance: HR&CE minister mandates Tamil-centric rituals, texts, discourses, and arrangements for accessibility and safety in Murugan temples. Local authorities and relevant stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as fresh developments unfold on the ground. Officials noted that further verified updates and administrative measures will be shared following a detailed review.