Such news has come out from a village in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, which is being discussed all over the country. In fact, for the first time in almost 80 years, Dalits worshiped in their village temple on Monday and offered flowers to God. Let us inform you that earlier the district administration had conducted “peace talks” with the “dominant castes”.

If reports are to be believed, amidst tight police security and in the presence of top district and police officials, villagers belonging to Scheduled Castes entered the temple premises with puja garlands, flowers and other offerings. They hailed and worshiped the deity with chants. This is Thenmudianur village of Thanndrumpattu taluk in North Tiruvannamalai district and the place of worship is Muthumariamman temple.

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officials did not specifically mention Said that this is the first time that Dalits are going to the village temple but the SC people said that they are entering the temple for the first time. The local people believe that the temple is years old. The government said that it is 80 years old.

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Dalit resident C. Murugan talked to the media about this and said that about Dalits could not enter the village temple for years. The district authorities including the police officers together have given us a new freedom to worship. District Collector B Murugesh said that the temple is 80 years old and belongs to the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department. He said that all are equal under the Indian Constitution. There should be no discrimination in any case.

The issue was resolved amicably

Murugesh said those opposing the entry of Dalits This was conveyed and peace talks were initiated by the district authorities which included police and revenue officials. According to him, eventually, the issue was settled amicably and Dalits worshiped at the temple.