Bengaluru, Nov 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The famous Hoysaleshwara temple in Halebeedu in Karnataka, which was in dark for more than 10 days, finally saw light on Thursday.
The state-run Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (Cesco), Mysuru, had pulled the plug for non-payment of pending electricity bills that had accumulated for more than a year.
The Cesco had disconnected power supply to the temple on October 29 before restoring the connection on Thursday noon after public outcry. Cesco is yet to recover the dues.
"We knew very well that this would trigger public outcry, but such actions do have a positive impact as well to recover other dues from private people, who are also defaulters for two-three months. Among rural areas, the news of cutting off connection to temples spreads like wildfire and they start repaying dues in time," a senior Cesco official told IANS.
According to the Cesco officials, cumulative due from 16 electric meters from this complex stands at Rs 52,765 for the last one year, which includes Rs 26,057 dues from temples that are situated in this complex.
The official added that the Cesco had served notices thrice to the Archeological Survey of India in Hassan which controls the affairs of the temple.
After Unlock 5.0, hundreds of tourists from different parts of the country and abroad have started visiting the temple to witness its eye-catching architecture.
The Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebeedu is in Hassan district which is about 210 km west of Bengaluru.
Source: IANS
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