Tamil Nadu temples in a deplorable condition, says HR&CE Minister Ramesh
He accused the previous DMK government of failing to maintain temples across the State
Tamil Nadu's Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister S. Ramesh has expressed concern over the poor condition of temples in the state. During an inspection of 17 temples in Kumbakonam, connected to the Mahamagam event, the Minister found them to be in a "highly deplorable state."
The minister highlighted specific issues, such as the lack of proper drainage systems inside the Nageswaran Temple at Thirunageswaram, leading to a foul odor. He also criticized the Swamimalai Murugan Temple for being neglected, despite the previous DMK regime claiming they were the only ones to undertake renovations.
Ramesh alleged that the DMK had been misleading the public for five years, suggesting their claims of temple renovations were false. Upon taking office, the current government conducted inspections of temples to identify the need for basic amenities, deliberated on necessary repairs, and issued orders to execute the works.
Under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's five-year tenure, Ramesh promised that all temples across Tamil Nadu would be renovated and revitalized, creating a conducive environment for devotees.
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