The Joseph Vijay-TVK government’s decision to remove registration restrictions on 3,084.95 acres of land attached to four temples in Karur district has sparked a political, legal and religious controversy, with temple activists alleging that the move effectively facilitates the transfer of temple lands worth nearly ₹25,000 crore to private individuals. The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, however, maintains that the …