In a shocking incident, miscreants erected a Christian holy cross on a stone flagstaff of a Hindu temple in Vizhupuram.
The alleged incident occurred at the Garudaazhwar temple in Gingee, near Vizhupuram district. The images of the temple’s flagpost with the Christian holy cross are now going viral on social media, with many calling for the arrest of those involved in this disgusting activity.
In this situation, the Hindu Munnani district president of Vizhupuram SV Subramani has filed a complaint with the Inspector of Police, Gingee police station, requesting that action be taken to remove the holy cross on the flagstaff erected by miscreants.
In his complaint letter, district president SV Subramani said, “On Thursday (16 March 2023), I was coming back after worshiping Sri Ranganatha at the Sri Ranganatha Temple located on the Singhavaram hill. On my way back to Gingee, I stopped by the Garudazhvar flagstaff, which is located in the first ward of Mettukaalani in Gingee. I was shocked to see a holy cross erected on top of the flagstaff when I turned to worship it. I was devastated. I humbly request the police to find the antisocial elements who placed the cross on the flagstaff and detain them under the National Security Act. We request you to remove the holy cross placed on the flagstaff and prevent such incidents from happening again.”
SV Subramani has also attached the image of the Karudaazhwar flagstaff with the holy cross, along with the complaint.
Dwajasthambam or Flagstaff is an important feature of Hindu temples in South India. Locally known as ‘Kodimaram’ the flagstaff combined of Balipitha (altar for offerings) and the Vahana (vehicle) of the deity to which the temple is dedicated.
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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