What did the Madras High Court rule regarding the Madurai Kumbabishekam festival?

The Madras High Court ruled that the Kumbabishekam festival in Madurai must be conducted without any discrimination and barred any 'first honour' for individuals or communities.

How will the Madurai temple festival be conducted?

The festival will be conducted by a committee formed with one representative from each community, ensuring joint organization and inclusive participation.

Why did the court intervene in the Madurai temple management case?

The court intervened due to disputes over temple management and competing claims for organizing rights among different communities in Melapanankadi village.

Home / Crime and Justice / Madras HC Bars Discrimination in Temple Festival

Madras HC Bars Discrimination in Temple Festival

6 Feb

•

Summary

Madras High Court prohibited discrimination during Madurai festival.
A committee with representatives from each community will conduct the festival.
Disputes over temple management sparked the court's intervention.

Madras HC Bars Discrimination in Temple Festival

The Madras High Court has issued a directive to ensure fairness and equality in the upcoming Kumbabishekam festival at a cluster of temples in Madurai. The court specifically barred any form of discrimination and prohibited granting 'first honour' to any individual or community during the religious event.

Instead, the court ordered the formation of a committee composed of representatives from each community. This committee will be responsible for jointly organizing the consecration ceremony for the Arulmighu Ayyanar Temple, Arulmighu Muniyandi Swamy Temple, Arulmighu Karupasamy Temple, and Arulmighu Muthumariamman Temple.