In Malappuram, a land donation conveys a message of religious amity
In Malappuram, a temple committee faced a land shortage for a new construction project. V.P.O. Asgar, a local mosque leader, generously donated land valued at over ₹6 lakh to support the temple's development. This act of kindness has been celebrated as a symbol of communal harmony in the region.
- ▪The temple committee needed land for a Naagathara and approached V.P.O. Asgar for assistance.
- ▪Asgar donated three cents of land without hesitation, showcasing a spirit of cooperation between different faiths.
- ▪Local residents praised Asgar's gesture as a model for society, emphasizing the importance of communal harmony.
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When a temple committee in Malappuram began planning the construction of a ‘Naagathara’ (a platform for snake deities) and a resting space for devotees, it encountered a major hurdle: lack of land. The required space formed part of a nearby property owned by V.P.O. Asgar, secretary of Nadakkavu Juma Masjid and president of Tanaloor grama panchayat.Not knowing how he would respond, officials of the Mulakkal Chennamkulangara Thanneer Bhagavathy temple approached Mr. Asgar with their request. To their surprise, he did not ask for time to think it over.
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