Namakkal: More than 200 residents of Nallaiyampatty village in Mohanur submitted a petition to the district collector in Namakkal on Friday, demanding that permission be denied for a private poultry farm proposed to come up just 50 feet from the historic Thangavel Swamy temple.
Devotees' Concerns
Petitioners said the temple attracts thousands of devotees during its biannual festivals, with over 10,000 people participating and receiving free meals. They noted that the grand four-day festival held once every seven years draws nearly 50,000 devotees from surrounding regions. They expressed concerns that the proposed poultry farm would cause foul odour, menace from flies, and environmental pollution, disturbing the sanctity of the temple.
Temple Administrator's Statement
Temple administrator K Sundararaj said, “This shrine is our family deity. Every year thousands gather here for worship and annadhanam. A poultry farm close to the temple will ruin the atmosphere and affect devotees. We cannot allow this.”
Villagers' Appeal
Villagers have urged the district administration to take immediate steps to halt the construction of the poultry farm and safeguard the temple environment.
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Senthil Kumaran V Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.
