The Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada was closed for renovation on Wednesday, prompting protests from devotees who performed pujas outside the shrine. Authorities cited ongoing works, while police deployed personnel to prevent unrest and guide devotees elsewhere.

Karimnagar: A peculiar situation prevailed at Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada following the complete closure of the shrine on Wednesday.

With renovation works underway, authorities have suspended darshanams and sealed the temple premises. Although alternative arrangements were made at the nearby Bheemeshwara temple, several devotees gathered at the closed entrance of the main shrine and performed pujas there.

Devotees were seen breaking coconuts, lighting lamps, and offering prayers at the main gate a

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