Devotees visiting the Padaleeswarar Temple in Thirupapuliyur, Cuddalore district, have alleged that a private company owner has been collecting large quantities of milk and curd used for the Pradosham abhishekam performed for Nandi, instead of allowing the offerings to be distributed among devotees as per the customary practice.
According to devotees, it is a long-standing tradition at the temple for the milk and curd used during the Pradosham abhishekam to Nandi to be distributed to devotees after the ritual.
However, devotees alleged that during the last few Pradosham observances, a private company owner erected barricades near the abhishekam area and, with the assistance of his employees, collected the milk and curd in a 200-litre can before devotees could receive it.
The devotees further alleged that whenever they questioned the practice or sought an explanation, they were driven away from the premises.
Seeking official intervention, the devotees have urged the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to investigate the matter and take appropriate action to ensure that the customary distribution of the abhishekam offerings to devotees is restored.
The allegations have sparked concern among devotees, who claim that the practice has continued over the past several Pradosham rituals.
பாடலீஸ்வரர் கோயிலில் பிரதோஷ நேரத்தில் நந்திக்கு அபிஷேகம் செய்யப்படும் பால், தயிரை கேனில் பிடித்து செல்லும் தனியார் நிறுவன உரிமையாளர்..
இதுகுறித்த கேட்டால் தங்களை விரட்டுவதாக பக்தர்கள் குற்றச்சாட்டு..#Cuddalore | #Temple | #Pradosham | #AllegationsDevotees | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/MvNPUIpSjI
— Polimer News (@polimernews) June 28, 2026
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