A 500-yr-old Shiva temple has fallen to ruins do to lack of management, near Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Locals, residents and devotees are now demanding the immediate restoration of this temple.
The temple is located in the Irunchirai village of Narikkudi in Tiruchirapalli. This temple, which is almost 500 years old, was built during the reign of the Pandyas. Due to lack of maintenance of temple, the interiors and towers of the building built of black stone are found to be crumbling and falling apart.
As Thorn-plants have grown all around the perimeter of the temple, it has lost its traditional pride and historical significance. The people of the village conduct special poojas on Tuesday, Friday, and Pradosha days, for the Shivalinga inside the temple.
Residents of the village and devotees have now requested the HR&CE department to take up the restoration works of the temple to bring it back to its glory. They have also requested that a Kumbabisheka of the temple should happen soon, post restoration and renovation.
(With inputs from News18)
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