CHENNAI, INDIA, October 1, 2023 (Indian Express by Arun Janardhanan): The Tamil Nadu state Supreme Court this week ordered status quo on the appointment of archakas (priests) in Agamic temples in Tamil Nadu. Senior Advocate Guru Krishna Kumar cited Supreme Court rulings from 1972 and 2016 to emphasize the necessity of adhering to Agama traditions for appointing archakas in Agama temples. “Learning Agama Sastra in a year doesn’t equip one to manage a temple, which is a combination of experiential concepts, ideas, and dedication. Temple administration is not the same as running a company, and Agama Sastra is not a black book,” the priest said. The debate over the appointment of temple priests in Tamil Nadu stems from various government and judicial actions.

Source: Indian Express October 03, 2023 03:20 UTC