The DMK govt has started a scheme that provides uniforms to all workers and priests in temples that come under the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments department. This was initiated by TN CM M K Stalin, yesterday. All those who work in temple that come under the HR&CE, have to compulsorily wear uniforms. It is to be noted that this initiative has been taken to differentiate the staff and the priests from the devotees.
According to the notice released by the Tamil Nadu government in relation to this scheme, all the recognised workers of the temples that come under the HR&CE, including Priests, Battacharyas, Oduvars and Archakas will be provided brand new attires, while staff with be provided with two sets of uniforms. This announcement was also made in the Legislative Assembly.
In order to differentiate the temple staff and priests from devotees, priests are given Cotton Dhotis with peacock blue coloured borders, women staff are given maroon sarees with yellow borders, and other staff are given cloth material for brown coloured pants and sandal coloured shirts. Through this scheme, 52,803 workers from 36,684 temples are to benefit.
(With inputs from Kathir News)
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