19–20 SepTemples (HR&CE)
Legal action on Srirangam temple land
Announced legal action over alleged use of documents to transfer Srirangam temple land; an FIR was registered and the matter is before the authorities.
Source: The New Indian Express
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S. Ramesh oversees Tamil Nadu’s temples — devotee facilities, restoration of historic temples, the Madurai Meenakshi Kumbabhishekam and protection of temple property.
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Announced legal action over alleged use of documents to transfer Srirangam temple land; an FIR was registered and the matter is before the authorities.
Source: The New Indian Express
With Ministers Vinoth and Gandhiraj, held talks with farmers protesting near Samayapuram; they suspended the protest while the demand is examined.
Source: The New Indian Express
Restoration of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple was completed and the Kumbabhishekam held on 17 September, with drinking water, prasadam, medical centres, ambulances and LED screens for devotees.
Source: DT Next
Restrictions on camera phones in 52 major temples took effect; ordinary phones allowed, and pregnant women, parents with infants, the elderly and disabled devotees exempted.
Source: The New Indian Express
Inaugurated the renovated East Gopuram of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Source: The Times of India
Said the government would retrieve temple-linked land of the Palani Dhandayuthapani mutt after a registration lapse.
Source: The New Indian Express
At a Srirangam grievance camp, announced funds to restore old inactive but historic temples, faster East Gopuram work and an official Yatri Nivas booking portal after a fake website surfaced.
Source: The Times of India
Invited the public to send evidence of illegal collections, financial irregularities, bribery in renovation works or corrupt temple appointments.
Source: DT Next
Sanctions for 46 projects on temple funds — 29 marriage halls and 17 commercial complexes — were cancelled so funds go to temples and devotee amenities.
Source: ThePrint (PTI)
A six-member committee was formed to probe the ₹100 darshan ticket, Annadhanam and accommodation booking.
Source: DT Next
Visited Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple as an ordinary devotee after complaints of payments for special darshan; action followed against staff involved.
Source: DT Next
Sworn in during the second phase of the Cabinet and allocated Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments.
Source: Govt press release No. 40
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