A controversy has arisen in Venkangudi village near Samayapuram, Trichy district, following allegations that an ancient stone mandapam belonging to the Nangamangalam Choultry is being converted into a mosque and dargah.
According to a statement released by the Hindu Munnani, local residents have claimed that the stone structure which they say historically featured carvings of Hindu deities on its pillars has recently been marked as Waqf property. The organization alleged that efforts are underway to erase traces of Hindu symbols and convert the mandapam into an Islamic place of worship.
The statement further noted that a mosque already exists adjacent to the mandapam and that the new board asserting ownership has triggered objections from villagers and Hindu groups.
Calling it an “attempt to seize temple property,” the Hindu Munnani has urged the Trichy district administration to conduct an immediate inspection of the site and take steps to prevent any alteration or encroachment on the heritage structure.
District officials have not yet issued a formal response to the allegations.
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மசூதியாக மாற்ற முயற்சி…திருச்சி மாவட்டம், சமயபுரம் அருகிலுள்ள வெங்கங்குடி கிராமத்தில் அமைந்துள்ள நங்கமங்கல சத்திரம் பழமையான கல் மண்டபத்தை முஸ்லீம்கள் அபகரித்து மசூதியாக மற்றும் தர்காவாக மாற்ற மாபெரும் முயற்சி நடந்துவருகிறது..
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— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) October 29, 2025
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