A fragment of the idol of Lord Rama was found in a pool on Bodikonda in Ramathiratham. It’s a famous shrine in Vijayanagaram district, Andhrapradesh. Recently unidentified thugs destroyed the idol of Lord Rama in the temple.The head part was detached and dumped in the pool. On this, the devotees carried the search around the temple and they found the head part of the idol of Lord Rama in a pool above the temple. Arrangements are being made for the re-dedication of the statue with representatives of the Chinjiyar Swami Ashram. With this, the surroundings of Ramatirtha are resounding with chanting of Ramanama.
On the other hand, TDP and BJP are demanding severe punishment for the thugs who destroyed the idol of Lord Rama. The party leaders are continuing their agitiation in Ramatirtha to protest the incident. Leaders are demanding that action be taken to prevent a recurrence of such incidents and also demanding the resignation of the endowment minister. Police are gathering evidence and investigating the matter.