MADURAI: A temple is under construction near Thirumangalam in Madurai district for late chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
The temple will have life size bronze statues of Jayalalithaa and MGR. After consecration, people can offer worships to the late Tamil Nadu chief ministers.
The temple is being constructed by Amma Peravai. Minister for revenue, disaster management and IT R B Udhayakumar inspected construction work on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters, the minister said Jayalalithaa was in the hearts of 10 crore Tamils living across the globe. “She was a selfless person, who completely dedicated herself to the welfare of the people. AIADMK cadre worship her as their family deity. My family also worship her,” he said.