Poor upkeep of Veerappur temple draws flak from devotees
The Ponnar-Shankar Temple in Veerappur is facing criticism from devotees due to its poor maintenance. While renovation work is underway, many basic facilities remain inadequate, causing discomfort for the increasing number of visitors. Devotees are calling for a comprehensive plan to improve infrastructure and address issues such as sanitation and unauthorized fees from priests.
- ▪The temple has a strong following from several western districts in Tamil Nadu.
- ▪Renovation work is being done ahead of the maha kumbhabhishekam, but basic facilities are lacking.
- ▪Devotees have reported issues with garbage, unauthorized fees, and encroachment by local traders.
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Poor upkeep of Ponnar-Shankar Temple, also known as Periakkandiamman Temple, at Veerappur on the outskirts of Mannapparai, has drawn flak among the devotees.The temple has a strong following from western districts, mainly Coimbatore, Karur, Erode, Namakkal, Salem, and Dindigul. Periakkandiamman is the “kula deivam” (family deity) for many in Tiruchi, Madurai, and Pudukottai districts as well.The temple, associated with the history of Ponnar and Shankar, warrior brothers who lived between 990 and 1020 CE, attracts thousands of devotees in March, April, July, and other auspicious days and holidays.While Goddess Periakkandiamman, presiding deity of the temple, blesses the devotees from inside a concrete building, several other deities in standing postures do not have concrete structures.
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