Madurai Adheenam pontiff passes away

Madurai Aadheenam Arunagirinatha Gnanasambantha Desika Paramacharya Swamigal (77), the pontiff of the Madurai Aadheenam, passed away in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The 292nd pontiff of the Madurai Adheenam which is considered as one of the oldest Saivite adheenams (Hindu monastery) in Tamil Nadu, was no stranger to controversy. K.K.Magesh, a leading journalist in Tamil Nadu, recalls Madurai Aadheenam’s contribution to Shaivism, Tamil, religious harmony and politics. Produced by RaySel.

Source: IK.K.Magesh

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