No festival for 20 years: Madras High Court says right to worship fundamental, allows New Year puja at temple
Indian Express·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
Madras High Court ruled that the right to worship is fundamental, permitting a devotee to conduct Tamil New Year pujas at a Karur district temple after 20 years despite law and order concerns. Justice L Victoria Gowri directed police to grant permission for puja from 7 am to 5 pm, cautioning against claims of first honour.
Key Entities
Madras High CourtJustice L Victoria GowriMuniyappanKarur districtTamil New YearPuthanduSri Bagavathy Amman Alaya Chithira Thiruvizha