• This forum contains old posts that have been closed. New threads and replies may not be made here. Please navigate to the relevant forum to create a new thread or post a reply.
  • Welcome to Tamil Brahmins forums.

    You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our Free Brahmin Community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

    If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.

A temple for Yama sounds death knell to caste war

Status
Not open for further replies.
V

V.Balasubramani

Guest
Promoting harmony among the castes…..
[h=1]A temple for Yama sounds death knell to caste war[/h]
dalit3-1.jpg


THANJAVUR: At a time when caste rivalries and hate killings rule the roost in many parts of Tamil Nadu, non-dalits have helped build a temple for dalits in a Thanjavur village. And as if sounding the death knell to caste violence, the temple is dedicated to Yama, the lord of death.

More than 200 dalit families residing in Thiruchittrambalam village near Pattukottai in Thanjavur have been maintaining the more than 1,000-year-old temple. As the structure made of limestone began to crumble gradually, they decided to construct a new one. A committee was formed for the purpose and the dalits started mobilising funds on their own. "Our village heads decided to construct the temple 20 years ago but that remained a dream for almost 15 years as we could not raise the required funds," said R Stalin, 40, a resident of Thiruchittrambalam.

"On coming to know about it, villagers across castes came forward to extend a helping hand. We have now raised enough funds to meet the estimated cost of 3 crore." Stalin said.

Read more at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...h-knell-to-caste-war/articleshow/62143137.cms
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Latest ads

Back
Top