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Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. restricts Parvathamalai hillock access

Published Saturday, October 24, 2026

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  • Safety and Access Restrictions — 1 source

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The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has imposed new restrictions on climbing times for devotees at Parvathamalai hillock in Tiruvannamalai, allowing access only between 5:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. These measures are primarily for safety, addressing concerns about slippery conditions after rainfall and managing crowd density.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has restricted the climbing timings for devotees at Parvathamalai hillock in Tiruvannamalai.
  • Devotees are now permitted to climb the hillock only between 5:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.
  • The restrictions were implemented due to safety concerns, including slippery conditions after rains and the need to prevent overcrowding.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Safety and Access Restrictions
  • The Hindu

    The article emphasizes the safety precautions taken by the Forest Department, highlighting the challenges of climbing the slippery hillock after rains and the need to prevent overcrowding.

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