Appeal

The temple is currently in ruins. The Vahana mantapam, the Maha Mantapam, kitchen, the temple well, the bell tower, the compound walls etc. are in very bad shape and need immediate attention. The Sanctum Sanctorum and the Artha Mantapam, though structurally intact, also need repair works.

The task of renovating the temple is being taken up immediately. The temple has been inspected by some Sthapathies who have estimated that the renovation and Kumbabishekam would cost around Rs. 30 lakhs. This expenditure has to be met through Donations from the general public. Balalayam has been done on 17th June 2007 and the renovation work is expected to begin in 3 weeks time. The work is planned to be taken up in Phases in tune with the collection of funds

The daily pooja (which had been suspended for more than 7 to 8 years) has been restored since Oct 2003 by the efforts of the natives of the village.

Once the renovation is completed the Archakas and Subordinate personnel needed for the day-to-day Worship at the temple will be instated. It is also proposed to set up a corpus fund, the interest from which can be used for regular maintenance work and for conduction daily poojas in the temple.

A Trust has been formed by Non-resident and resident natives of the village and registered as a Religious Trust with the Income Tax Department. Details are as given below

Sri Sundara Kothanda Rama Perumal Temple Trust (Regd)

No. 11 Nataraja Street, Tambaram Sanatorium,

Chennai – 600 047, Tamil Nadu Tel 91 44 2223 6521

Alt Tel No. 91 44 2433 5643

"The Hindu" the National Newspaper of India have helped us in our endeavour by publishing an appeal in their Friday Review Section on the following dates.

13th April 2007 - Chennai Edition

30th March 2007 - Rest of Tamil Nadu Edition

The appeal can be viewed using the link shown below.

www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2007/03/30/stories/2007033000070300.htm

Bagavathas & Bakthas are requested to contribute to this noble cause and get the blessings of Lord Kothandarama.

Shakti Vikatan, a famour Tamil Magazine devoted to religion have published a writeup on the Temple in their May 5th 2008 issue. This can be downloaded using the link given below