The #MadrasHighCourt has recently held that “if a person
belonging to another religion, has faith in a particular Hindu deity, that cannot be prevented nor can his entry into a temple be prohibited.”
belonging to another religion, has faith in a particular Hindu deity, that cannot be prevented nor can his entry into a temple be prohibited.”
A PIL was filed in the court seeking a direction that the non-Hindus should not be permitted to participate in the festival of millennia old Adikesava Perumal Thirukovil at Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari District. #MadrasHighCourt
The #MadrasHighCourt held that “when a public festival like the
Kumababishegam of a temple is performed, it will be impossible for the authorities to check the religious identity of every devotee for the purpose of permitting his entry into the temple.”
Kumababishegam of a temple is performed, it will be impossible for the authorities to check the religious identity of every devotee for the purpose of permitting his entry into the temple.”
The court observed that “It is common knowledge that the devotional songs of Dr.K.J.Yesudas, a Christian by birth, rendered on various Hindu Gods are played without any demur in temples. In fact, in Nagore Dargah and Vailankanni Church, scores of Hindus worship.”
Non-Hindu Having Faith In Hindu Deity Cannot Be Prohibited From Entering A Temple: Madras High Court
@Gautam_Adv28 reports
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@Gautam_Adv28 reports
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