SC to examine pleas on T.N. govt. interfering in Agamic traditions of temples
1 year, 6 months ago

SC to examine pleas on T.N. govt. interfering in Agamic traditions of temples

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a series of petitions alleging that the Tamil Nadu government is attempting to appoint “non-believers” as archakas, contrary to the age-old Agamas governing temples in the State. A Bench headed by Justice AS Bopanna issued notice to the State government and ordered status quo “relating to the Archakaship in the Agamic temples in question until further orders”. The petitions, including one filed by the All India Adi Saiva Sivacharyargal Seva Association, represented by senior advocates Guru Krishnakumar, P. Valliappan, and G. Balaji, sought to quash State government directives in the months of July and August to “train persons in the performance of poojas/ceremonies/rituals, contrary to the Agamas”. The petitioners have urged the Supreme Court, in the interests of justice, to constitute a committee headed by a retired apex court judge to undertake the exercise of identifying the Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu.

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Tamil Nadu HR&CE Dept issues summons to Hindu priests of prominent temples for 'review meeting'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu HR&CE Dept issues summons to Hindu priests of prominent temples for 'review meeting'

Op India  

The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department stirred the hornet’s nest after it issued summons to Pujaris and archakas for a ‘review meeting’ on Saturday. What does HR&CE to do with the Pujaris/archakas?” It must be mentioned that the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department cannot legally force Hindu priests of prominent temples to be present …

SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to spell out its proposed actions over the appointment of the "Arangavalar Committee" for all Hindu temples in the state. "File an affidavit as to what you propose to do," a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar asked the Tamil Nadu government counsel.The direction came after the …

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit an affidavit detailing its proposed actions for appointing the "Arangavalar Committee" in the state’s Hindu temples. The plea, filed by the "Hindu Dharma Parishad”, suggested a trustee committee with diverse representation, including a retired judge, a social activist, devotees, women, and scheduled caste members. The Hindu Dharma Parishad …

Supreme Court Declines Tamil Nadu's Plea To Allow It To Appoint Archakas To Agamic Temples, Refuses To Vacate Status Quo
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Declines Tamil Nadu's Plea To Allow It To Appoint Archakas To Agamic Temples, Refuses To Vacate Status Quo

Live Law  

In August 2022, a division bench of the Madras High Court had read down the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious Institutions Employees Rules, 2020 to hold that they would not apply to temples constructed as per agamas in relation to the qualifications and appointments of archakas/poojaris. Dushyant Dave, appearing for the state of Tamil Nadu, argued that the state is allowed …

Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday did not vacate or modify its September 25 interim order issuing status quo in the Archakaship in temples governed by age-old Agamas in Tamil Nadu. The status quo order was passed on the basis of a series of petitions alleging that the Tamil Nadu government was attempting to appoint “non-believers” as Archakas, contrary to the …

SC to hear arguments about Tamil Nadu govt interfering with Agamic practices of temples
1 year, 6 months ago

SC to hear arguments about Tamil Nadu govt interfering with Agamic practices of temples

Op India  

On Monday, September 25, the Supreme Court directed the status quo in the appointment of archakas at Tamil Nadu temples administered by the Agamic tradition. It agreed to look into a series of petitions alleging that the Tamil Nadu government is trying to appoint “non-believers” as archakas, contrary to the age-old Agamas governing temples in the State. Supreme Court Orders …

Supreme Court Seeks TN Govt View On Plea Against HC Allowing Transfer Of Archakas From One Agamic Temple To Another
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks TN Govt View On Plea Against HC Allowing Transfer Of Archakas From One Agamic Temple To Another

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently sought the response of the state of Tamil Nadu regarding transfer of temple Archaka from one Agamic Temple to another Agamic Temple and the role required to be played by the appointing authority, in the absence of an elected trustee.A bench Justice M.M. The Supreme Court recently sought the response of the state of Tamil Nadu …

Madras High Court Quashes Temple Archaka Appointments Made Contrary To Agama
2 years ago

Madras High Court Quashes Temple Archaka Appointments Made Contrary To Agama

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently set aside the appointment of three persons as the Archakas at the Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Trichy, after noting that the appointments were not in terms of the Agama. "Therefore they are ineligible to be appointed as Archakas in Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil, Kumaravayalur, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy which is governed by Kamika Agama", the Court …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To TN Govt On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Challenging Govt Control On Archaka Appointments In Hindu Temples
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To TN Govt On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Challenging Govt Control On Archaka Appointments In Hindu Temples

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday sought the response of the Tamil Nadu government in a plea filed by Dr Subramanian Swamy challenging certain provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act XXII of 1959 giving control to the State government over appointments of Archakas in Hindu temples. Dr Swamy appeared as a party-in-person before the …

'Agamas Will Govern' : Madras High Court Exempts Archakas In Temples Constructed As Per Agamas From TN Govt Rules 2020
2 years, 7 months ago

'Agamas Will Govern' : Madras High Court Exempts Archakas In Temples Constructed As Per Agamas From TN Govt Rules 2020

Live Law  

In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court on Monday exempted temples constructed as per agamas from the rules brought by the Tamil Nadu Government in 2020 in relation to the qualifications and appointments of archakas/poojaris.A division bench of the High Court read down Rules 7 and 9 of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious Institutions Employees Rules, 2020 to hold. …

Temple Rituals Can't Be A Matter Of Court Adjudication Unless Secular Or Civil Rights Of Others Are Affected : Supreme Co
3 years, 4 months ago

Temple Rituals Can't Be A Matter Of Court Adjudication Unless Secular Or Civil Rights Of Others Are Affected : Supreme Co

Live Law  

In a petition filed by a devotee alleging irregularities in the rituals at the iconic Tirupati Tirumala temple, the Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that a constitutional court cannot interfere in the daily rituals of a temple. "The procedure of conducting rituals is in the exclusive domain of the Devasthanam and cannot be a matter of adjudication by any court …

How Tamil Nadu is battling temple land encroachers
3 years, 5 months ago

How Tamil Nadu is battling temple land encroachers

India Today  

On September 29, as the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department retrieved a prime property worth Rs 300 crore spread over 49 land parcels on Chennai’s arterial Poonamalle High Road belonging to the Kancheepuram Ekambareswarar temple, the total value of recoveries of encroached land crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark. The HR & CE department has constituted committees …

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