Thread by @SreedharanKs

This information of temple control being under select few is historically wrong. In Madras presidency, temple elections were initiated by 1863 act, much before SILF. Kumbakonam temple election was won by Mr.T.Ponnusami Nadar. 1/n

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Wealthy landowners like Appasami Vandyar, Sivaswami Odayar also controlled this temple. In 1915 Raja of Ramnad took over. To retain control of these powerful institutions, not social justice was the objective of law brought in by Justice Party. 2/n

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Here is a thread on history of Temple Control in Madras Presidency from 1800's . Justice Party was against any temple control, but as soon as they came to power, enacted a law to secure the control of temples. 3/n

https://twitter.com/SreedharanKs/status/1443236373591248898?s=20

Zooming into KC's own region Nattukottai Chettiars and Nadars, bid heavily for temple offices and used temples as power centres. So the argument that temple control was with a minority is not supported by historical facts. n/n

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