Members of various political parties and social organizations organized a protest on Monday on Monday and urged the authorities to ban the annual “Pattina Pravesam” (City procession) Dharmapuram Aadheenam, Shaivite monastery with 600 years of history.
The procession is traditionally held during guruupuja founder Aadheenam, Sri Guru Gnanasambandar, when Aadheenakarthar (head Mutt) carries over four streets surrounding Mutt.
This year, Sri Masilamani Desiga was Gnanasambanda Paramacharya Swamigal, 27. Acharya of Aadheenam, on Monday evening in Palanquin as part of the Palanquin Festival around Aadheenam streets.
Earlier on the day, members of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCC), Davidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK) and other organizations showed a demonstration in Kittapp Angaduturai. Speakers on protest, including T. Jayaraman of Tamil Mann Thannurimai Iyakkam
Published – May 19 2025 06:53 IS IS
