Do you know about Peter Padukas of Goddess Meenakshi?

This happened more than 200 years ago. Rous Peter was the collector of the temple town of Madurai from 1812-1828. The famous Meenakshi temple also was under his administration. He respected other religions, so went about the temple administration also with great respect and sincerity.
1/5 Every day, on his way to his office, he crossed the temple. He would get down from his horse, remove his hat and boots, offer his salutations to Sri Meenakshi and carry the boots in his hands till he crossed the temple.

This noble trait earned him the popular nickname ‘Peter Pandian'. The title ‘Pandya’ is associated with the dynasty of the great kings who ruled in South India, with Madurai as their capital.
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