Chamraj Nagar: The District Administration reinstalled the photos of erstwhile Mysuru Kings at famous Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple in Yelandur Taluk after devotees strongly objected to it.
The Alameluranganayaki Temple situated in premises of Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple premises was renovated a month back. After the renovation the temple authorities removed photos of erstwhile Mysuru Kings Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar and Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar, following instruction of district level officer. The photos were fixed to commemorate Mysuru royal family kings who contributed lakhs of rupees and diamond jewellery to temples. The kings also donated funds for construction of temple and road.
Soon after the authorities removed pictures, the devotees took strong objection to the move of the officers and planned to stage protest on Monday September 13. Hearing the news, the authorities reinstalled photos on Sunday September 1w. Temple Executive Officer Mohan Kumar said that the photos were removed during renovation to keep it safe, and that the photos were fixed after the renovation work.