Dear Sankaranarayanan, That is very sad to hear. One temple there, Kancanagudi, is 9th cent. according to my notes. I read 6 temples there altogether, 3 more in village, Nakkulagudi having finest murthis. I wasn't able to open your attachment. Would you be able to re-send it in .jpg? kathie
Most locals do not know the difference between ASI and local state archaeology. I am sure ASI would not indulge in such practice, as their rule books are alike all around India.