Summary:
G.
Muthupandi, president of Pudu Mandapam Traders and Tailors’ Association, said the shop owners felt happy and nostalgic on entering the Pudu Mandapam. Justice V.
Bharathidasan, on Friday, directed the temple authorities to open the Pudu Mandapam complex after hearing petitions from the shopkeepers. Pudu Mandapam shops are the age-old supplier of all the paraphernalia related to the annual Chithirai festival in Madurai. more-inWith the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court allowing owners to clear their ware from their shops, Pudu Mandapam opposite the east tower of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple here was opened on Saturday, after remaining locked for 45 days. Mr.
Muthupandi said the fate of over 315 shop owners hangs in the balance and their livelihood depended on the judgement on March 22..