Karwar: Hindus protest against Temple demolition

Protest against the planned demolition of Vaatmaarg temple in Aamaraayi village and submission of Memorandum to government officials at Karwar.

Positive response from the officials!

Karwar (Karnataka) : There is an ancient 300 year old temple at Aamraayi village in Karwar district. The temple has been existence from times much before the roads have been made. Now, this temple has been listed for being demolished and a notice saying that it would be demolished on 31st Jan 2011 has been issued to the temple trustees. Under the leadership of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti about 125 people including trustees of this as well as other temples, representatives of other Hindu organizations, devotees and lawyers took part in the protest.

A memorandum was submitted to the District Commisioner as well as ACP, requesting that the temple should not be demolished. These officials heard the protestors and reassured them saying, "We will not act in a manner that will hurt the religious sentiments of devotees. We will discuss with all concerned and act only after coming to proper decisions. We can consider relocating the temple to another venue also."

Source: Our Correspondent