Pon Mariappan running a unique Salon in Thoothukudi.

Pon Mariappan running a unique Salon in Thoothukudi. 

Pon Mariappan running a unique Salon in Thoothukudi. There are no film star or celebrity posters and blaring of music is seen there.

Rather the shop houses a mini library with over 400 books in Mariappan’s collection. He believes that his initiative is to get his customer's attention to inculcate the reading habit of books.

His commending efforts have received praise and encouragement. The MP of his constituency Kanimozhi has added 50 books towards his collection.