A Vinayagar temple located at Siddamalli in Tirunelveli district was demolished on Monday, 10 March 2026, by officials from the revenue department with police security, triggering anger among local devotees.
According to reports, the temple had been visited daily by devotees from the surrounding area, who regularly conducted poojas, abhishekams, and religious festivals at the site.
On 10 March 2026, officials from the revenue department, accompanied by police personnel, arrived at the location and began demolishing the temple structure. The demolition was carried out despite strong objections from local residents and devotees who gathered at the spot and attempted to stop the action.
Police personnel present at the site reportedly removed the protesters and continued the demolition under heavy security arrangements.
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Following news of the demolition, members of Hindu Munnani rushed to the spot and joined devotees in protesting against the action. Devotees led by Manikanda Mahadevan, Tirunelveli district general secretary of the advocate wing of the organization, opposed the demolition.
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