“The Great Tamil Tragedy: A legacy of land, wealth, and cultural ruin in Tamil Nadu’s Temples”, Swarajyamag, November 25, 2024:
“The Tamil Nadu HR&CE department’s acts of omission and commission are responsible for massive losses of revenue and property every year to Hindu temples. Most of all, it is an unceasing assault on temple Dharma.
“Real estate is king” — this has never been more true. There were times in the past when lands were not as valuable as they are now, and agricultural income therefrom, and more importantly, lease amounts of such agricultural lands, were quite meagre. Even then, endowment of lands was crucial for temples and the sustainment of temple dharma.
Over centuries, we see that land endowments have played a pivotal role in sustaining Hindu temples, cultural activities, educational initiatives, and welfare schemes…….”
Read the full article at Swarajyamag.com
