The 1,300-year-old Ekambaranathar Temple in Kanchipuram will be consecrated on 8 December 2025 after 17 years of renovations. The Week+2The Economic Times+2
The temple is under the care of the HR & CE Department, Tamil Nadu, which is responsible for its administration and maintenance. The Economic Times
The Executive Officer stated that about 34 separate renovation works were needed due to the temple’s age (over 1000 + years) and heritage-status constraints. The Week+1
The renovation cost is estimated at ₹28 crore. NewsDrum
Historic significance: the temple has contributions from dynasties such as the Pallavas, Cholas and Vijayanagara Empire, and is noted for one of India’s tallest gopurams (gateway towers). The Economic Times+1
Why it matters: This event is a major cultural milestone for Kanchipuram, likely boosting heritage-tourism, local economy, and community pride.