Tamil Nadu rains: Forest Dept. restricts timings for devotees climbing Parvathamalai hillock in Tiruvannamalai
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The forest department’s new climbing schedule limits when and who can visit the Parvathamalai hillock temple, directly affecting devotees planning pilgrimages during the rainy season.
Due to ongoing weather conditions, authorities in Tiruvannamalai have implemented new restrictions for individuals visiting the Parvathamalai hillock. The local forestry division announced that pilgrims and hikers will only be permitted to ascend the elevated terrain during specific morning and afternoon hours. Access to the path will remain open exclusively from the early morning until midday each day. Officials indicated that these measures are designed to ensure public safety. Additional regulations regarding specific age restrictions and meteorological criteria are also being enforced by the department to manage the movement of visitors during the wet period.
The Forest Department oversees safety on public natural sites in Tamil Nadu, and it often imposes restrictions during adverse weather to prevent accidents on steep, slippery terrain such as the 4,560‑foot hillock that houses the Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy temple.
- •Watch for any further guidance or changes issued by the committee headed by Collector Vandhana Garg
- •Monitor weather reports for continued rain that could alter the climbing windows
- •Follow local news for reports of any incidents or additional safety measures on the hillock