Tirumala temple archakas have strongly resented the Government’s decision to go ahead with the controversial ropeway project stating that it is against the religious sentiments of devotees.
The archakas, who did not wish to identify themselves, have said that they have no imbibitions what so ever with the developmental activities being envisaged for the benefit of pilgrims. But, such activities should not hurt religious sentiments. To substantiate their stand they have cited the ‘Ayyappa mala deeksha’ of Sabaramalai temple wherein devotees are compelled to lead a strict and restricted life during the ‘deeksha’ period. There is strict restricting on the dress code and food habits. Questioning the propriety behind the Government’s decision when the TTD management had already rejected the proposal, they have appealed to the Government to take practical approach towards the issue without affecting the sentiments of scores of devotees of Lord Venkateswara.
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