TANGEDCO Power Cut: Kancheepuram Temple Town and Pillaiyarpalayam Today

TANGEDCO Kancheepuram Division has announced a maintenance power shutdown today September 14, 2026, affecting the historic temple town areas and surrounding residential zones. Affected areas: - Temple Town: East Raja Street, West Raja Street, North Raja Street - Pillaiyarpalayam: Main Road, 1st to 3rd Cross Streets - Thirukachi Nagar: Thirukatchi Nagar Main Road - Arulmigu Ekambareswarar area: Temple Street and surrounding lanes - Gandhi Road: From Town Bus Stand to Gandhi Road junction Timing: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM Reason: Cable replacement work on the 11 KV feeder line Important: Arulmigu Ekambareswarar Temple and Kancheepuram Varadaraja Perumal Temple have their own generator backup — worship will continue uninterrupted. Silk saree shops and weavers on Temple Street should plan generator backup as power looms will be affected. TANGEDCO Kancheepuram helpline: 1912 Kancheepuram EB Division: 044-27222345