CHENNAI: The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department on Sunday denied any political interference in the administration of Sangameshwar temple at Bhavani in Erode district, and said the shrine realised more revenue through the transparent auction of shops.

Responding to allegations of irregularities in the auctioning of shops of the temple, the HR&CE department said, “The temple has received more revenue than last year through the transparent auction of shops held without any political interference. The shrine has not suffered any loss of revenue due to the auction.”

In a statement, the temple’s Executive Officer stated that the allegations were made with “political and ulterior motives” and are “false.” Refuting a charge that the temple suffered a loss of revenue du

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