Work on the construction of quarters for pilgrims, especially senior citizens and women, at the foothills of Sri Lakshminarasimhar temple in Sholinghur town near Ranipet has commenced.
Accompanied by Collector S. Valarmathi, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles R. Gandhi laid the foundation stone for the ₹2.46 crore project, which is being executed by the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE).
“At present, accommodation for pilgrims, especially long distance travellers, has been a challenge in the temple town of Sholinghur. The new resting quarters will help them for safe stay,” said an HR&CE official.
