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 In a landmark moment for social harmony and inclusivity, members of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community were allowed to enter the Maha Mariamman Temple in Veesanam village, Namakkal district, for the first time since the temple’s construction nearly a century ago. The breakthrough came after a swift and decisive intervention by the district administration. The village, home to over 600 families, includes around 200 SC families belonging to communities such as Adi Dravidar, Arunthathiyar, and Devendrakula Velalar. The remaining 400 families are from Backward Class (BC) and Most Backward Class (MBC) communities, predominantly the Kongu Vellalar community. Devendrakula Vellalars enter temple for first time since 1930 construction The turning point occurred on Monday when M. Alexander (32), a carpenter and member of the Devendrakula Velalar community, submitted a petition to Namakkal Collector Dr. S. Uma, alleging that SC residents were not allowed to enter the temple or participate i...