In a significant development, the Aalayam Kaappom Foundation has announced that the Sri Rathinavinayagar Temple will be rebuilt at its original location, following a decisive consultation meeting held on 25 June 2025. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has officially issued a written assurance confirming this decision. Additionally, the traditional Balalayam ceremony—marking the temporary relocation of the deity will be conducted with the consent of devotees on 29 August 2025.
The announcement was made by Vijaynarayanan, Director of Aalayam Kaappom Foundation, after the final round of discussions took place at the Arulmigu Durgai Amman Temple premises. The meeting included representatives from the Devotee Community, HR&CE Department, CMRL, the Tamil Nadu Police, and the Foundation itself.
As part of the agreed plan, a temporary structure will be established at a location identified by CMRL to house the deity during the reconstruction. Construction responsibilities for both the interim and permanent structures will be handled by CMRL’s contractor, URC.
The Foundation extended deep gratitude to the HR&CE Department for its unwavering support and cooperation. Special appreciation was also directed toward the devotees, whose steadfast unity, faith, and dedication were key to reaching this positive outcome.
“This resolution stands as a testament to the strength of collective community action and divine grace,” the statement noted. “Through transparency, mutual respect, and shared commitment, we have taken a vital step in preserving our spiritual and cultural heritage.”
The statement read, “A final and decisive consultation meeting regarding the relocation and reconstruction of Sri Rathinavinayagar Temple was held today at the premises of Arulmigu Durgai Amman Temple. Participants in the meeting included representatives from the Devotees’ Community, Aalayam Kaappom Foundation, HR&CE Department, CMRL (Chennai Metro Rail Limited) officials, and senior officers from the Tamil Nadu Police Department.
CMRL has officially provided a written assurance confirming that Sri Rathinavinayagar Temple will be rebuilt at its original location Survey No. 327/1 & 327/2. The Balalayam ritual (temporary relocation of the deity) will be conducted with the consent of devotees on 29th August 2025.
A temporary temple structure will be erected at the site identified by CMRL for the interim period. The construction responsibility will be undertaken by CMRL’s contractor, URC.
We extend our sincere thanks to HR&CE officials for their steadfast support throughout this process. A heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the devotees whose faith, unity, and unwavering commitment played a crucial role in achieving this milestone. This development is a testament to divine grace and the power of collective community action. Through transparency, unity, and trust, we have together scripted a remarkable chapter in the preservation of our sacred heritage.”
ஆலயம் காப்போம் அமைப்பினரின் சட்ட நடவடிக்கை,கோயில் பக்தர்களுடன் இடைவிடாத முயற்சிக்கு வெற்றி. ஸ்ரீதுர்க்கையம்மன், ஸ்ரீரத்ன வினாயகர் திருவிளையாடல். ஸ்ரீரத்ன விநாயகர் மெட்ரோ பணிகளுக்குப்பின் முன்பிருந்த இடத்திலேயே ஆட்சி செய்வார்.
வரும் விநாயக சதுர்த்தியை விமரிசையாக கொண்டாடுவோம்! pic.twitter.com/YAzehVQ4Jw— FreeHinduTemples / Aalayam_Kaappom/ ஆலயம்_காப்போம் (@AalayamKaappom) June 26, 2025
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