Guardian of law, keeper of faith: the unique story of a temple and its chief priest
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Guardian of law, keeper of faith: the unique story of a temple and its chief priest

The Hindu  

Nestled between the District Jail and the District Police Headquarters in the Civil Station ward of the Alappuzha municipality stands more than two-century-old Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, managed by the State Police department. When India gained independence, both the camp and the temple were handed over to the police department,” says Mr. Namboothiri. Today, the temple’s management is overseen by a committee of police officers with Deputy Commandant V. Suresh Babu serving as its president and Sub-Inspector V.D. “The temple is run by donations from police personnel and the devotees’ committee,” says Mr. V. D. Babu.

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