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Century-Old Sithanathan Vibuthi Store Among Others Removed From Palani Girivalam Path Following Court Order

July 4, 2024
The Commune

Recently, as a response to a court directive, age-old stores along the Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple girivalam path were removed by the revenue and law enforcement authorities. This has sent shock waves among the residents.

The Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, dedicated to Murugan and located on a hillock in Palani amidst the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district, is recognized as the third abode among the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan. It is noteworthy that oversight of the temple falls under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE) of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

In this regard, those occupying temple-owned land surrounding the Palani Temple and refusing relocation were instructed to vacate within 24 hours by a High Court branch. The Tahsildar was tasked with ensuring the removal of non-compliant encroachers, and a detailed report of actions taken was mandated. With the assistance of the revenue department, temple administration, and police, over ten JCP cranes have been mobilized to facilitate the demolition of structures.

This includes the removal of the Sithanathan Panchamritam shop, a well-known private establishment that stood for nearly 100 years on the base of Palani Hill, as per court orders.

As a precaution, more than a hundred policemen have been deployed to maintain security amid concerns that residents may obstruct the removal process. The scene at the foothills of Palani Hill remains turbulent due to the ongoing demolition of over a hundred residences.

S. Sithanathan Sons is a household name whose Vibuthi packets can be found in a majority of Tamil Hindu homes. They’re known for their Javvadhu incensed Vibudhi which has a strong divine aroma and lasts on the forehead for a long time. They’re also famous for the panchamirtham.

(With inputs from ABP News)

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