Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department of Tamil Nadu Govt sent a Takeover Notice to Nithyananda’s Tiruvannamalai Ashram. 15 days time has been given for filing reply.
Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam ashram, nearly 5 years old, is situated adjoining the path used by public for the “Girivalam” (circumambulation around the holy hill). It is located between the highly used Girivala path and the mountain base. The 2.5 acre land claimed to have been donated by a local devotee is said to have encroached the adjoining forest land.
The ashram being close to the public path, housing many “Murthys” ( idols of various Gods and Godesses) and conducting poojas, it is visited by the pilgrims lacs of whom perform the holy circumambulation (pradakshina) around the mountain during Pournami (full moon days) days. Many such temples on the Girivala path, though started and run by private parties have been taken over by HR&CE as per the provisions in the HR&CE act.
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