In a brief social media post the renowned musician stated that the rumours going around in his name are false.

Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has posted a statement online requesting fans to stop believing reports about his Tamil Nadu temple controversy. Ilaiyaraaja took to X and slammed the rumours of him being asked to step out of the temple's sacred chamber by the temple authorities.

Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has reacted to the Tamil Nadu temple controversy, urged fans not to believe these false reports.

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Legendary musician Ilaiyaraaja has now addressed the controversy surrounding his recent visit to the Srivilliputhur Aandal temple in Tamil Nadu, where he was reportedly asked to leave the temple's sanctum during his visit on Sunday (15th December) evening.

The temple administrator, in a statement on Monday, said that only priests are allowed entry to the Ardha Mandapa of the temple.

After being informed, Ilaiyaraaja stepped out of the area. Ilaiyaraaja was joined by Sadagopa Ramanuja Iyer and Sadagopa Ramanuja Jeeyar of the Sri Andal Jeeyar Mutt. The musician was seen wearing his trademark all-white outfit for the temple visit.

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja recently visited the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Tamil Nadu on Sunday evening, ahead of the release of his composition Divya Pasuram. However, it was reported that the temple authorities asked him to step out of the temple's sacred chamber. Ilaiyaraaja has now reacted to the Tamil Nadu controversy, denying such rumours.

Legendary musical maestro Ilaiyaraaja recently got caught in a web of controversies when he was rumored to have been escorted out of Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Tamil Nadu. However, the musician himself has cleared up the rumors on the same.

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has refuted rumours about being asked to leave the sacred chamber of the Srivilliputhur Aandal temple during his visit, asserting that such claims are baseless. He urged fans not to believe these false reports.

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja's visit to Srivilliputhur's Andal Temple sparked debate after he briefly entered the sanctum sanctorum. Temple authorities, adhering to protocol, requested him to complete his darshan from outside.