Tamil Nadu: 63 idols of Avinashi Lingeshwarar temple vandalised

May 24, 2023

63 idols inside the premises of Avinashi Lingeshwarar temple were vandalised in Tamil Nadu’s Tirupur district on Monday night. When priests opened the temple premise Tuesday morning, several idols were found vandalised. Three sceptres were also missing. One person named Saravana Bharathi (32) has been arrested by police in connection with the case. The missing materials were seized from him. Avinashi DSP Paulraj said police are investigating the matter. The vandalism of idols has created outrage among devotees.

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