Coimbatore: Endowmen of the Religion and Hindu Charity (HR & CE) Minister P K Sekar Babies on Saturday said the DMK government would be appointed to people) from all communities as a temple priest (Archakas) before the first 100 day settlement.
He said the process continued and would be gradually implemented.
The minister said the annual rejuvenation camp for elephant temples will be carried out this year, only if necessary.
Patches to the media after checking the Vadabadrasali Amman temple in theKampatti near Mettupalayam, the minister said the annual rejuvenation camp in thekkampatti was not necessary.
“Gajah-elephant temples get all the care at the temple itself.
They are taken to walk in the morning and evening at the temple.
They also undergo a medical examination every 15 days, while the veterinarian monitors their diet.” He said the HR & CE department built a bathtub For elephant temples in several temples, including Akilandeswari-Jambuaryarar Temple in Thiruvanaikaval.
The minister said the department was open to receiving elephants as a contribution to the temples from the public.
“Many temples without elephants have approached the state government.” He said the government is committed to reclaiming temple land which woves in accordance with land law.
“We are looking for options to attach small temples or small sub-temples to larger temples.
We have identified 500 temples in the state with annual income of more than RS10 lakh.
We will ensure that all temples in the country do at least once A day.
Similarly, temples where Kumbabishekams are due will be allowed to immediately do them.
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