Tamil NaduThursday, 15 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
HR&CE tenders spiritual books for 203 temples in Tamil Nadu, 11.27 lakh books across 493 titles
The HR&CE Department has invited tenders to distribute 11.27 lakh spiritual books to 203 temples across Tamil Nadu.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department invited tenders to distribute spiritual books to 203 temple book stalls across the state.
Key specifics
- The tender covers 11,27,500 books in 493 titles.
- The books weigh 182 tonnes and are stored at Chennai Kilpauk, Royapettah and the Agatheswarar temple marriage hall.
- The tender submission deadline is 3.00 p.m. on October 30, and the earnest money deposit is Rs. 1 lakh.
- Distribution must be completed within 15 days from the date the books are loaded onto vehicles.
- The list includes 162 Saiva temples and 41 Vaishnava temples, including Kapaleeswarar, Meenakshi Sundareswarar, Palani Dhandayuthapani and Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temples.
Exam lens
TNPSC may ask a Tamil Nadu governance question: HR&CE, 203 temples, 11,27,500 books, 493 titles, Rs. 1 lakh EMD, October 30 deadline. One-line framing: “Which department issued a tender to supply spiritual books to temple book stalls in Tamil Nadu?”