How a political and legal battle 25 years ago halted efforts to preserve the Tiruvannamalai Temple

The controversy surrounding the Subramaniya Swamy temple in Thirupparankundram in Madurai has taken a new twist with a plea in the Supreme Court praying for the ‘takeover and control’ of the temple by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). But about 25 years ago, a well-intentioned initiative by the ASI to ‘take over and control’ […]

Encroachments around Arunachaleswarar temple demolished for Karthigai Deepam

Collector K. Tharpagaraj inspects the demolition drive in Mada Streets on Wednesday. | Photo credit: SPECIAL PACKAGE Encroachments, mainly roadside outlets and extensions of existing shops, in all four Mada streets surrounding Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai town were demolished on Wednesday to provide more road space for pilgrims during the Karthigai Deepam festival, which is […]