The Siva Lingam at the Pappan Kulakkarai Temple in Kothaimangalam near Palani was found damaged by unidentified miscreants.
The Periyarvudaiyaar Temple is located in the Kothaimangalam area near Palani. On the way towards this temple, there exists a small temple on the banks of a pond with Siva Lingam, Nandi, Kannimaar and Karuppasaami idols.
The Siva Lingam was found damaged in the morning by the locals of the area. The broken lingam part could not be found in the vicinity.
A case has been registered with the police and investigation is on going.
“This incident of breaking the Siva Lingam by anti-social elements is highly condemnable. Police should find the culprits soon and give them strict punishment.” District Secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Senthilkumar was quoted saying in a report.
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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