Muthumari Amman temple priests fight over pooja rights
A major clash erupted at the Thayamangalam Muthumariamman Temple in Tamil Nadu’s Sivagangai district over the right to perform pooja rituals at the shrine. The temple is a prominent place of worship in the region and attracts large numbers of devotees during festivals and special occasions.
The dispute reportedly began when priest Muthukumar and his relatives got into a heated argument inside the temple premises over hereditary rights linked to conducting the daily pooja rituals. The disagreement soon escalated into a physical altercation, creating panic among devotees present at the temple.
Eyewitnesses described the incident as chaotic, with several people recording videos and photographs that later surfaced on social media. The visuals showed tense scenes unfolding inside the temple complex, drawing widespread attention online.
Police later arrived at the spot to bring the situation under control and restore order. Authorities are now investigating the incident and examining the circumstances that led to the confrontation.
