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Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu's Viluppuram Sealed After Controversy Over Entry of Dalits (Watch Video)

An official notice pasted on the gates of the temple reads, "Extraordinary situations prevail in the village because of the problem between two sections, over worshipping."

Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu's Viluppuram Sealed After Controversy Over Entry of Dalits (Watch Video)

Days after the dominant caste members in Tamil Nadu agreed to allow the Scheduled Caste community to pray inside Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman Temple at Melpathi village, Viluppuram District Revenue Commissioner Ravichandran ordered to seal the place of worship on Wednesday. An official notice pasted on the gates of the temple reads, "Extraordinary situations prevail in the village because of the problem between two sections, over worshipping. This gives chances for law and order issues. Considering this, till a conclusion is attained, both sections are not allowed inside the temple." Uttar Pradesh: 400-Years-Old Precious Four Idols Found Missing From Temple in Agra; Priest Booked for Theft.

 Draupadi Amman Temple Sealed in Tamil Nadu 

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