• Comment: This temple is a subject of a temporary news story without demonstrated lasting notability. Most of the sources, although reliable, are just reporting the sudden burst of spike in coverage. The sources are primarily news reports directly quoting the creator, rather than independent secondary sources analyzing the significance of the temple.
    This has enough violations of WP:PERSISTENCE, and WP:PRIMARY.
    Also, the Cultural Significance and Public Reception are completely unsourced. ~/Bunnypranav:<ping> 14:34, 28 October 2024 (UTC)


Alien Temple Statue with Loganathan

The Alien God Temple is a unique religious structure located within the Kailaya Shiva Temple complex in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed by Loganathan from the village of Mallamooppampatti, the temple is dedicated to an extraterrestrial being referred to as "Alien Siddar."[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

History and Origins

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Loganathan, the temple's creator, claims to have communicated with aliens who granted him permission to build the temple. According to Loganathan, these aliens have the power to protect humanity from natural disasters. The temple was consecrated on approximately three-quarters of an acre of land.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

Architecture and Design

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Alien Temple Statue

The Alien God Temple houses a statue of the extraterrestrial deity, Alien Siddar. The temple complex also includes traditional idols of Hindu gods and goddesses such as Shiva, Parvati, Murugan, and Kali, located in a cellar 11 feet below ground. This blend of extraterrestrial and traditional religious elements makes the temple an architectural curiosity.[14][15][16][17]

Cultural Significance

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Loganathan's claims and the temple itself have sparked considerable interest and debate. He believes that the aliens are not like those typically depicted in movies, and asserts that they possess the ability to avert natural disasters. Loganathan has also made the controversial and unscientific claim that wrapping a banana leaf around one's body can protect against radiation from aliens.

Public Reception

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The Alien God Temple has become a local attraction, drawing large numbers of visitors daily. Its construction and Loganathan's statements have made it a topic of widespread discussion in Salem and beyond.

References

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  1. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-08-02). "Tamil Nadu Man Builds Temple For 'Alien god'; Says He 'Talked To Aliens'". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  2. ^ "Indian man constructs temple for 'Alien God', claims he spoke to aliens who will save world". WION. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  3. ^ மலர், மாலை (2024-08-02). "குஷ்பு, ரஜினி, மோடி வரிசையில் அயலான்.. சேலத்தில் ஏலியனுக்கு கோவில் கட்டி வழிபடும் நபர்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  4. ^ "Alien Temple: "இனியாவது ஏலியனை நம்புங்கள்" - சேலத்தில் ஏலியனுக்கு கோயில் கட்டி வழிபடும் நபர்". ABP Nadu. August 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Telugu, ntv (2024-08-03). "Alien Temple: ఇదేందయ్యా ఇది.. గ్రహాంతరవాసికి గుడి కట్టేస్తున్న వ్యక్తి." NTV Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  6. ^ WEB, PT (2024-08-02). "'ஏலியன்கள் நிச்சயம் வருவாங்க..' சேலத்தில் ஏலியனுக்குக் கோவில் கட்டி விநோத வழிபாடு!". Puthiyathalaimurai (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  7. ^ "Alien God temple: Tamil Nadu man constructs shrine for an extraterrestrial deity". Microsoft Start.
  8. ^ "தலைவாழையிலை.. சேலத்தில் ஒரே ஆச்சரியம்.. இனிமேல் தமிழகத்துக்கு "ஏலியன்" வருகை அதிகரிக்குமாமே.. அடடடா". Oneindia. August 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Tamil Nadu man builds temple for 'Alien God', Claims Extraterrestrials can save world". news9live.com. August 3, 2024.
  10. ^ ఈ ప్రపంచాన్ని కాపాడేది ఏలియన్సే.. గుడి కట్టి మరీ పూజలు. (in Telugu). Retrieved 2024-08-06 – via timesxptelugu.indiatimes.com.
  11. ^ "TN man builds temple for 'Alien God', claims aliens 'can save world'". Inshorts - Stay Informed. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  12. ^ "Alien Temple In Salem: ஏலியனுக்கு கோவில் கட்டி அலப்பறை செய்யும் நபர்.. சேலத்தில் பரபரப்பு..! | LatestLY తెలుగు". LatestLY Tamil (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  13. ^ "ஏலியன் சித்தர் கோவில்..சேலத்தில் கோவில் கட்டி வழிபடும் நபர்!! - தமிழ்நாடு". IBC Tamilnadu (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  14. ^ NADU, ABP (2024-08-02). "Alien Temple News | ஏலியனுக்கு கோயில்..விநோத வழிபாடு "நிறைய ஏலியன் வரும்"". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  15. ^ "குஷ்பூவுக்கு கோவில் பழசு... ஏலியனுக்கு கோவில் இதுதான் புதுசு... தமிழ்நாட்டில் எங்கே தெரியுமா?". Zee Hindustan Tamil (in Tamil). 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  16. ^ Kannada, TV9 (2024-08-03). "ತಮಿಳುನಾಡಿನ ಆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ಏಲಿಯನ್ ಗಾಗಿ ದೇವಾಲಯವನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ! ಯಾಕೆ ಗೊತ್ತಾ?". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 2024-08-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ ""ஏலியன்களின் அனுமதி பெற்றே கோயிலை கட்டினோம்" - சேலத்தில் வினோதம்!". nakkheeran. 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2024-08-06.