In an effort to create a cordial relationship between temples in Tamil Nadu and those in other States, the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P.K. Sekarbabu on Monday carried a set of vasthram (clothes for the idols) from the Kapaleeswarar temple in Mylapore to the Mallikarjuneswara temple in Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh.
“Such offering of gifts of vasthram, which are dhotis and saris that adorn the idols, is common in many temples. For instance, vasthram is sent from Sri Ranganthaswamy temple in Srirangam to the Sri Venkateswaraswamy temple in Tirumala. So also, from the Srirangam temple to the Mariamman temple in Samayapuram. It creates a sort of relationship between the temples, like how we send gifts to relatives and friends,” he said.
