Sri Dhenupureeswarar Temple recognized under section 80G of Income-tax Act; donations to fund renovation efforts.
The Central Government has notified "Sri Dhenupureeswarar Temple, Patteeswaram" under section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961, recognizing it as a renowned place of public worship in Tamil Nadu. This notification, dated July 19, 1988, stipulates that the temple must maintain separate accounting records and ensure that all donations are exclusively used for its renovation.