Madurai "Arittapatti" Archaeological properties are being damaged

There are various archaeological sculptures and rocks in Madurai in northern side of madurai and also in southern side of Madurai, apart from the main monuments like Meenakshi Temple etc.,

In South Madurai, in Kizhakuyilkudi or Vadivelkarai, there are many jain sculptures inscribed on the rocks. Similar to that, there are similar ones near Yaanai malai. Some granite contractors were damaging these rocks recently and we heard that news.

We were shocked and also the villagers nearby protested and had that news reach the officials to stop this vandalism or destruction.

How ignorant action it is to destroy some precious old things in Madurai!

A recent news addition from dinamalar - http://www.dinamalar.com/district_detail.asp?id=250236.

Looks like these rare things are still not secure. Will the government take any steps to take care of this and hand it over to the archaeological department of India?

An immediate action to be taken by collector is requested from New Madurai Foundation!

This complaint is reported to Madurai Collector via email!