Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 16 -- Reacting to the High Court notice over alleged damage to Chamundi Hill, the Temple Gopura and other heritage structures due to the ongoing PRASHAD works, Sri Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Secretary M.J. Roopa said vested interests were spreading falsehoods.

"Certain vested interests are claiming that the Gopura view will be obstructed or that digging work will damage the Gopura due to construction of saalumantapa (queue line) and a multi-purpose stage near the Temple. Saalumantapa is only a temporary structure to shelter devotees from rain and sun during festivals and special occasions," she told Star of Mysore this morning.

She said seating and drinking water facilities will be provided inside sa...