Karur Vysya Bank has donated three battery-driven carts to be used in temple zones, with one of the carts being allocated to the Sri Kapali Temple zone in Mylapore. The official launch of the donation took place on a Saturday morning, attended by state minister Sekar Babu, who is in charge of the HR&CE department responsible for managing temples, as well as senior officers from the bank. The cart is intended to facilitate easy access to the temple for senior citizens and people with disabilities, allowing them to travel from the Mada Streets zone to the temple.
This donation is not the first of its kind, as Sundaram Finance had previously donated similar carts to the temple for the same purpose a few years ago. However, those carts were only used for a short period before they stopped being utilized. Temple officials at the time cited a lack of staff to operate the carts as the reason for their disuse. Interestingly, one of the carts donated by Sundaram Finance was recently spotted inside the campus of Sri Karpagambal Kalyana Mantapam on Venkatesa Agraharam Street, Mylapore, suggesting that it may have been repurposed or stored away.
The donation by Karur Vysya Bank aims to provide a convenient and accessible way for senior citizens and people with disabilities to visit the Sri Kapali Temple. The battery-driven cart is expected to make it easier for these individuals to navigate the temple zone, promoting inclusivity and accessibility. The bank’s contribution is a positive step towards supporting the community and enhancing the overall experience of visiting the temple. With the formal launch of the cart, it is hoped that it will be well-utilized and maintained, providing a valuable service to those who need it.
The community is likely to benefit from this donation, and it may also encourage other organizations to follow suit and contribute to making public spaces more accessible. The involvement of state minister Sekar Babu and senior bank officers in the launch event highlights the importance of this initiative and the commitment to supporting the community. Overall, the donation of the battery-driven cart is a welcome move and is expected to have a positive impact on the community.