Rameswaram witnessed tension on 16 January 2026 after local residents protested against a group of Christian preachers who were allegedly proselytising near a temple linked to the Ramanathaswamy Temple.

According to reports, around ten Christian preachers were distributing pamphlets and preaching near the Bhadrakali Amman temple, which falls under the Ramanathaswamy Temple administration, in Rameswaram of Ramanathapuram. Local residents objected to the activity and staged a protest at the spot.

Following the protest, the preachers reportedly moved a short distance away. However, they resumed preaching and continued distributing leaflets, including to Ayyappa devotees in the area, leading to a fresh argument with local people.

Town police arrived at the scene, held talks with both sides, and pacified the situation. The police subsequently asked the preachers to leave the area, restoring normalcy.

Let’s protect the dignity of the holy site!

More than 50 people from Chennai, who were engaged in religious conversion propaganda using loudspeakers near the Rameswaram temple, were stopped by Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) members.

The police were informed, and they were removed… pic.twitter.com/I1eWJYj5ne

— Sk Palanikumar Yadav (@p_nikumar) January 16, 2026

No arrests were reported, and the situation remained under control at the time of reporting.

Source: Dinamalar

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