Unknown miscreants burnt down a chariot of an 800 year old temple in Tumkur, Karnataka

Karnataka Devasthan, Muth and Dharmik Sanstha Mahasangh demands stringent action against the culprits

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Tumkur (Karnataka) – In Nittur Village, Gubbi sub-division of Tumkuru District, a 800-year-old chariot of Shri Kalleshwara Swami Devasthan, from Chola Era, was burnt down by unknown miscreants on 12th March. This is a C-Grade temple in the list of Charity Accounts. A religious Fair will begin on 20th March. This incident happened just before the preparations for the Fair. An individual from North India has been arrested in this connection.

State Co-ordinator of Karnataka Devsthan, Muth and Dharmik Sanstha Mahasangh, Mr Mohan Gowda has issued a statement that this is a very serious incident, and an investigation is required to know who the culprits are, their intention and the conspiracy behind this. Culprits should be arrested quickly. The Government collects tax from the temples but does not provide protection. This is utterly unacceptable. During Temple Fairs protection must be provided.

An accused has been arrested by the @SPTumkur in connection with this case. But why was this act done? Who is the mastermind? These factors should be investigated & the culprits should be punished. A criminal should not escape punishment on the ground that he is mentally ill. https://t.co/5ifmmqUrCS pic.twitter.com/GlqMlObld0

— 🚩Mohan gowda🇮🇳 (Hindu Parivar) (@Mohan_HJS) March 12, 2024

Editorial Perspective

Temples are insecure in Karnataka. One can only hope that by now Hindus have learnt their lesson.

(Disclaimer – The image above is meant to highlight the nature of denigration and not to hurt the sentiments of devotees. – Editor)