Hindus, Muslims unite for renovation of 400-year-old Durga temple in Kerala

Situated near Kondotty, Muthuvallur Durga Bhagwati Temple stands as a symbol of unity, with both Hindus and Muslims joining hands for its renovation, Times of India reported.

Since 2015, villagers have pooled their resources to refurbish the temple which is located in the Muslim-majority area, showing that friendship and brotherhood know no religious boundaries. Now, as the installation of a new idol approaches in May, the village's spirit of togetherness shines brightly.

The temple's brochure proudly features leaders from both communities, of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) chief Panakkad Sadikkali Shihab Thangal (the qazi of hundreds of mosques in state and beyond), and temple thantri (vedic head) Thekkiniyedathu Tharananellur Padmanabhan Unni Namboodiripad, the report said.