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Demonstration at temple

Special Correspondent

HYDERABAD: The reported move by the Endowments Department to take over the Balaji temple in Chilkur on city outskirts evoked a strong reaction from the devout, who turned out in large numbers to participate in a demonstration against the takeover, on the temple premises on Friday. The hereditary trustee of the temple, M.V. Soundarajan, addressed the gathering and said the agitation would continue till the Government dropped the move. The temple had become popular among the devout, especially the students, who believe that their wishes would come true if they prayed at the temple.

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