Monday 9 February 2015

sad state of Sri Sundararaja Perumal Kovil at Virugambakkam

Names might differ ~ in olden times, philanthropists did fed the poor and donated their assets for maintenance and continuance of rituals in Temples.

Most Temples possess land and other property ~ sadly, those managed by HR&CE are in no great shape.  In many places, they are unable to collect rent. and are apathetic.

One can see billboards kept in the Temples announcing the defaulters ~ alongside those who failed to pay, those who did nothing to collect mounting dues should also be held accountable.  If measly rents accumulate to lakhs of rupees – who is to blame !!


Here is another sad story -  that of Sri Sundara Raja Perumal at Virugambakkam – according to this report, instead of evicting those who have occupied, the management is contemplating collecting rent … Sad !!


Wednesday 4 February 2015

Thaipoosam festival - Kavadi at Malaysia

Thaipusam festival at Malaysia.

Carl Vadivella Belle, 64, joined more than a million Hindus who throng temples throughout Malaysia for the celebration, dancing to music, carrying heavy decorated frames that can weigh up to 220lbs as penance and piercing their bodies. 

Photo credit : www.dailymail.co.uk