Hindu Munnani has pledged its support in the efforts to protect and restore the historic Sri Veda Vinayagar Temple, located on Mint Street in Chennai, which is reportedly facing severe encroachment and potential demolition. Surrounding buildings have been constructed tightly around the temple, leaving it in a state of neglect and ruin. Adding to the concern, a private individual has laid claim to the temple land, sparking widespread alarm among devotees and the public.
The temple, situated near the Chinna Kadangammal Temple, was established by V.N. Devayani Ammal through a trust and has been a site of public worship since 1955. Following her passing, a man named Indrakumar was allegedly appointed to oversee the temple and its properties. However, reports claim that he failed to maintain the premises and allowed unchecked encroachments, leading to unauthorized constructions around the temple.
The situation escalated as individuals claiming ownership of the property began demolition activities, threatening the survival of the 100 years old temple structure. In response, Hindu Munnani has condemned these developments and raised critical question, “Who is the unknown individual asserting ownership of land held by the temple trust? Who authorized the demolition of Sri Veda Vinayagar Temple and its premises?”
கோவிலை பாதுகாக்க, களத்தில் இந்து முன்னணி!!
சென்னை – மின்ட் தெரு சின்ன கடங்கம்மால் கோவில் அருகில், VN.தேவயானி அம்மாள் அவர்கள் அறக்கட்டளைக்ககு சொந்தமான இடத்தில் 1955 ஆம் ஆண்டு முதல் ஸ்ரீ வேத விநாயகர் கோவிலை ஸ்தாபித்து பூஜைகள் நடத்தி வந்துள்ளார்..
அவருக்குப் பின் இந்த கோவிலை… pic.twitter.com/mZakOthk8V
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) July 4, 2025
The group has demanded accountability and called for immediate action to halt the destruction, urging authorities to safeguard the heritage site and restore it for continued public worship.
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