The State Archaeology Department plans to declare the entire Arnattarmalai at Velayuthampalayam in Karur as a “protected monument.” Considering the significance of Tamil Brahmi inscriptions and Jain beds on top of the hillock, the department declared the particular area as a protected monument under sub-section of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and …
The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Archaeological Survey of India to clarify its policy on allowing prayers at religious places located inside protected monuments. During the hearing, the ASI counsel told the court that “there is no question” of permitting prayers in protected monuments. The order by Justice Prateek Jalan came during a hearing on a plea against …
