Srirangam residents search road lights beneath outer gopurams within the temple city

The Rajagopuram and different fundamental gopurams glitter with serial lights however the space beneath turns into darkish as soon as the merchants shut store, say residents.
| Picture Credit score: R. Selvamuthukumar

Amid heavy turnout of devotees to Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, residents of the temple city of Srirangam have sought set up of lights on the passages beneath the outer gopurams across the shrine as a security measure.

Provision of lights beneath the outer gopurams had been a felt want, which must be addressed by the authorities involved on the earliest when the ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’ competition is being celebrated on the temple attracting devotees in massive numbers, say the residents. 

A living proof was the ‘Therkku Vaasal (south gate) stretch which witnesses heavy motion of devotees until the late night time hours.  The issue arises as soon as the merchants alongside this lengthy stretch shut store rendering it darkish, says Suresh Venkatachalam, president, Srirangam Nagaranala Sangam. 

Devotees from numerous elements of Tamil Nadu in addition to these from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana in addition to these from north India go to the temple all by the yr. Their footfall rises considerably through the 22-day Vaikunta Ekadasi competition.  In view of the continuing competition, the outer parts of the Rajagopuram and different fundamental gopurams are glittering with vibrant serial lighting. The authorities involved ought to present lighting beneath the outer gopurams retaining in thoughts the security of devotees, mentioned Mr. Venkatachalam. 

Provision of lights beneath the outer gopurams on all 4 instructions must be achieved on a everlasting foundation both by the temple authorities or the Company.  Mr. Suresh Venkatachalam mentioned the road lights within the temple city had been switched off earlier than the break of day when the ambiance stays foggy through the present ‘Margazhi’ month. The Tangedco authorities might change off the road lights when visibility turns into clear.