In a new controversy brewing at the revered Shri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, temple activist Rangarajan Narasimham has alleged that a DMK functionary was distributing unsanctified prasadam to devotees. His allegation gains significance following the recent Tirupati laddu prasadam issue after laboratory report revealed the possible presence of lard, beef tallow, and fish oil in cow ghee used for Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRCP.
According to Rangarajan Narasimhan, Ramkumar, a prominent ‘DMK goon’ in Trichy has been accused of disrupting temple traditions by distributing unsanctified food within the temple premises outside the Aryabhatal Vasal. Ramkumar, along with a group of individuals allegedly brought in by van, entered the temple and began distributing the unsanctified food.
Devotees, unaware of the background or contents of the offerings, partook in the food, which has sparked outrage among traditionalists and devotees alike.
Allegedly, the food was prepared outside the temple, raising concerns about the unknown origins and the suitability of the ingredients used. This distribution was reportedly conducted without any authorization from temple authorities. It is noteworthy to mention that the temple falls under the Tamil Nadu government’s Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department.
The temple’s Joint Commissioner (JC) and Executive Officer (EO) have also faced criticism for their perceived inaction, with accusations of allowing such incidents to occur in broad daylight. The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (TNHRCE) Department has been called upon to explain the lapse in temple protocol, with Rangarajan Narasimhan filing a formal complaint with the HR&CE Commissioner.
In his complaint, he said “On an auspicious day of Purattasi Sanikkazhimai, when the Periya Avasaram, afternoon Pooja, is not performed to Temple for the past several years, such acts of individuals, particularly belonging to political parties, coming inside the temple and doing as they please is an act of blasphemy punishable by law“. He questioned the HR&CE officials if the DMK functionary had been authorized by the department to distribute eatables prepared outside the temple.
“No one know what was mixed in the eatable that was brought in by the DMK functionary, the party which roots for desecration of Sanatana Dharma. Moreover, the vessel that was used is an aluminum vessel which is totally against Agama Shastra of Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya”. Rangarajan said.
He also questioned who would take the responsibility if someone were to fall sick by consuming such unsanctified prasadam.
Rangarajan also said that he would move the High Court if he doesn’t get a response to the complaint filed with the HR&CE department within 3 days.
THIRUMALA EARLIER NOW SRIRANGAM
Even as the Thirumala controversy is yet to subside, the next one is started by @arivalayam functionary, Ramkumar, at Shri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam, the 1st and foremost of the 108 divya desams of Sri Vaishnava Sampradhayam!
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— Rangarajan Narasimhan (@OurTemples) September 28, 2024
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