These funds can be used to strengthen temples (thirupathis) in Nangur or Nellai. At least the local population in these regions will find a job.

TTD wants to make more money from the gullible people of TN. If they want to build one they can build it in anywhere in AP. Some vested interest is involved in such a proposal, CM of TN who makes hue and cry over the very mention of God or temples, how could the TTD have so much confidence, will the CM approve if a proposal for a big Murugan temple comes from people of TN. People of TN better think , already half the population and the finances are held by the Andhras, do you want donate Chennai city also to them. You can never imagine a Big Murugan Temple coming in Hyderabad built by people of TN.

TTD wants to make more money from the gullible people of TN. If they want to build one they can build it in anywhere in AP. Some vested interest is involved in such a proposal, CM of TN who makes hue and cry over the very mention of God or temples, how could the TTD have so much confidence, will the CM approve if a proposal for a big Murugan temple comes from people of TN. People of TN better think , already half the population and the finances are held by the Andhras, do you want donate Chennai city also to them.BEWARE

This is one of the worst idea. what is the use to build same temple within 200 km range? I guess they have many plans(???) on TTD money. Please stop the worst idea.

Thank you Vidya, Dr.Nithya Krishnan and Viji. I am not opposed to constructing temples. When a model village or model town is initiated, surely there will be a temple closeby. The temple in the vicinity of the proposed model village/town can be accommodated within it and have a Trust of its own maintenance. After all God is One, but worshipped in many forms as the devotees desire. The accommodation of a closeby temple can be financed and renovated by the TTD and can establish a religious Centre within it, which will be a boon to the people of the model village/town and Lord Venkateswara will bless the TTD for such an effort. This is only a suggestion out of my experience when I successfully executed Trusts for some temples in Jaffna, but unfortunately I could not continue with my service because of the interference and threats from the terrorists., whereas Tamil Nadu has no such problem. My desire is that Tamil Nadu should not be second to any.

The TTD is reckoning without the host TN state which is ruled by atheist DMK and AIDMK alternately. If the project comes through they will insist on their finger in the pie and right to nominate a Trustee. I hope Lord Srinivasa will give wisdom to the sponsors. Ven Sardi

mr . rajasingam , i second u, we should develop lots of model villages, mr. muthu mudaliar, yaavarum inbutru iruppom, let the villagers also enjoy the benefits of what we have in the city, u will be proud to stand by the idea to improve the underpriviliged which we take u to more better heights. let lord venkateswara himself bless the tamilnadu govt to see the thngs happening which is mentioned by mr. rajasingam

I think the crores can be spent on renovating many more temples in Tamilnadu. Is TTD doing this to increase its collection or what? This may be allocated in spreading hindu dharma all around(esp in rural areas where conversion menace is on a high) and to create a pension scheme for poor priests etc which are all still religious activities. Whats the point in building temples over temples, when the very backbone of our religion is being shaken western tides? Lets strengthen the thread of the cloth before embellishing it with zari work.

TTDs intiative is a welcome one and all the devotees are excited over the same.Let Laddus be at an accessible& reachable touch.Tiruapthi Venkat ramana Govinda Govinda Govinda!

TTDs intiative is a welcome one and all the devotees are excited over the same.Let Laddus be at an accessible& reachable touch.Tiruapthi Venkat ramana Govinda Govinda Govinda!

I agree with Mr. Rajasingam. Why another temple? Other than TTD making more money, I cannot see any advantage. There are many Tirupathi- like temples, but people would still go to the main. Please do not waste public money and time in this venture.

Hats off to the TTD team for planning to construct Thirupathi in Tamilnadu. But why dont they think of renovating and improving Balaji temple in Tamilnadu.

Where is the need for another temple and who the hell is coming up with these bizzare ideas.....? TN Govt. at any cost should turn down this plan and we should prove that the need of the hour is not another place to make a mockery of our culture in the name of relegion. TTD should come up with better ways of spending this enormous money and another temple is not a wisest one. Lets all try to think and act progressively and let human progress through practical developments be the means always. There is so much of opportunities out there to spend and improve on the infrastructure front. So much can be done to releive the stress and day to day pain from every person's life. Let's try to make a temple out of where we live and with whom we interact as a society..... Let's have a poll on this.

Yes, Vidya you understood me. I cannot blame Muthumudaliyar, because he does not know that we have our own Amman temple and manage it with the Brahmin priest who is paid monthly todate. Besides I have executed number of Trusts for temples free of charge for which I was targeted by the LTTE, but their attempt was smashed. What I am interested is the standard of living in Tamil Nadu should be raised.

ECR and OMR roads will be very much congested due to plenty of developments taking place at present such as IT parks and residenttial units etc etc. The temple should be out of city limit with a seperate high way connecting the city . The number of people say in ten to twenty years visiting the temple would be very high . The present infrascture cannot accomodate Temple premises . The town planners should consider all hurdles prior to sanctioning Temeple site

I too agree on Rajasingam view.Here only the society welfare is regardless. The abiotic factors given more importance than the biotic. The situation has to be changed.

There can only be one Thirupathi and, we the ardent lovers/devotees of our beloved Balaji will definitely prefer to visit Him at His original Tirumala Hills, rather than elsewhere. TTD - Do not waste time and money, better use it to spread education and our Indian Culture.

Sthalam is one of the criteria for the Moortham and we can have neither here at Chennai! If we ant to have dharshan we have to wait till we get it. If not possible if we cal Govindha,he comes to your puja room.

Yay Rajasingam, you may be an atheist. You are from terrorist Sri Lanka. So dont object to Hinduism being promoted in its original land. India is a divine land. Please learn to respect Hinduism and its culture.

There are enough temples in Tamil Nadu. Instead of building a similar Tirupathi temple, will it not be wise to construct a model village or a model town with facilities such as post office, banks, hospitals, schools, libraries, etc together with a housing scheme with better saniatation (including provisions for Super markets/Malls) in a remote area in Tamil Nadu. This will be of great assistance not only to Tamil Nadu but also to India. The West always plan it in such a way so that people are tuned to democratic way of life.