Updated: Share Article AAA In order to prevent crimes against children during festivals in places of worship, Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TNCPCR) has planned to conduct a pilot study at Dhandayuthapani Swami Temple in Palani next month, according to its chairperson Saraswathy. Speaking to reporters recently, she said seven places of worship, including Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tiruttani Murugan Temple, Velankanni shrine, Nagoor dargah and Tiruvannamalai Temple, have been identified for implementation of a ‘child-friendly’ temple project devised by the Centre. The objective was to prevent children from being abused in such festivals. For instance, children missing at such events were used for begging and engaged as child labour by shops/vendors. Hence, in a bid to prevent such acts, the project would be implemented with the support of the district administration, police and other stakeholders.