CHENNAI: The much-awaited cable car service at the renowned Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy temple in Palani will resume operations from Wednesday, after being closed for its annual maintenance.

According to temple authorities, a trial run of the service was successfully conducted on August 18. Officials confirmed that all systems functioned without any glitches, clearing the way for the resumption of service.

This year, the cable car service was suspended from July 15 for scheduled maintenance work, during which devotees were advised to use alternative options such as the traditional 693 steps leading up to the hilltop shrine or the electrically operated winch train.