The centuries-old Beereshwara Swamy Temple in Mandya’s Cheeranahalli village, where Dalits were allowed entry barely a month ago after a discussion among representatives of all castes from the village, is back in the news.
The priest of the temple had placed a table across the main entrance of the temple, creating a hurdle for the entry of devotees.
Advocate Lakshman Cheeranahalli, who had lodged a complaint with the Deputy Commissioner of Mandya against the obstacles created for entry of devotees, said the temple priest had placed a table across the main entrance to allegedly deny entry to Dalits, but the act had prevented any devotee from entering the temple.
