Tamil NaduThursday, 15 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
TN HR&CE tender for spiritual books to 203 temples: 11.27 lakh books, 493 titles
Tamil Nadu HR&CE has invited tenders to distribute 11.27 lakh spiritual books in 203 temple book stalls across the state.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department invited tenders to distribute spiritual books to the book stalls of 203 temples across the State, with bids to be submitted by 3 p.m. on October 30, 2026.
Key specifics
- 11,27,500 books covering 493 titles have been kept ready for distribution.
- The books are stored at Chennai Kilpauk, Royapettah and the Agatheswarar temple marriage hall.
- The tender covers 162 Saiva temples and 41 Vaishnava temples.
- A refundable deposit of ₹1 lakh is fixed for participation in the tender.
- Books must be delivered to the concerned temples within 15 days from the date of loading onto the vehicle.
Exam lens
TNPSC-style question: match the temple-related administrative facts, 203 temples, 11,27,500 books, 493 titles, ₹1 lakh deposit, 15-day delivery condition; this is a Tamil Nadu governance and HR&CE current-affairs line.