Major temples in the State are set to become disabled and elderly-friendly soon. They will have facilities such as wooden ramps and wheelchair stations. Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) P.K. Sekarbabu said not just 47 major temples but all 509 class II temples would have these facilities.
“This is one of the announcements made in the State Assembly. We are not just going to provide ramps and wheelchairs randomly. The Chief Minister has advised that a proper audit be held in all these temples before the facilities are provided. We will ensure that the architecture of the temples is not disturbed in any way since permanent structures will not be created,” he said.
Such ramps and wheelchairs have become imperative since disabled persons get married in temples. The government had announced a free set of clothes for disabled couples tying the knot in temples under the purview of the department.
