Entry to Kambathrayan Giri temple restricted on Purattasi Saturdays over recent forest fire
The Forest Department has restricted access to the Kambathrayan Giri Perumal temple in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve due to safety concerns following a recent forest fire. Only local residents and tribal members are permitted to visit under strict conditions.
Why it matters
The restriction balances religious access with environmental conservation and public safety in a protected forest area.
Entry to the Kambathrayan Giri Perumal temple in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) has been restricted on Purattasi Saturdays following a recent forest fire in the hill area.
In a release, the Forest Department said the restrictions had been imposed in the interest of public safety and forest protection. The fire had damaged grasslands and small vegetation, while rocks in some areas remained highly heated. Burnt vegetation, loose soil, and rocks could pose a risk of slips, falls and falling rocks, it said.
Only tribal people and local residents from the Sathyamangalam and Kadambur areas will be permitted to visit the temple for worship on Purattasi Saturdays. They must obtain permission from the Forest Department and produce valid identity cards.
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