Renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja’s visit to the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Tamil Nadu on Sunday evening, ahead of the release of his composition ‘Divya Pasuram’, became the centre of a controversy after his request to go near the sanctum was denied by temple authorities who said that as per protocol, devotees are usually not allowed there.

Urging fans and the public not to believe the rumours, Ilayaraja said he is not a person who compromises his self-respect

Legendary music composer and Rajya Sabha member Ilayaraja was prevented from entering the ‘Artha Mandap’, the hall before the Garbagriha, of the famed Sri Andal temple at Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district,