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- The Madras High Court refused to stay the operation of a single judge’s June 26 verdict.
- The June 26 verdict said caste would have no role to play in the appointment of Archakas (temple priests).
- Also, any person properly trained to perform pujas and other rituals as per the Agama Sastra could be appointed to the post.
- These directions contrary to the law laid down by the Supreme Court in Seshammal’s case (1972).
- Karana Agama, as well as the other 27 Saiva Agamas clearly prescribe that only persons belonging to the denomination of Adi Saivars/Sivachariyars/Gurukkals are eligible to become Archakas in temples governed by the 28 Saiva Agamas.
- This custom was upheld by the Supreme Court in Seshammal’s case.
- Other cases related to this issue
- Srimad Perarulala Ethiraja Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami versus State of Tamil Nadu (1972).
- Adi Saiva Sivachariyargal Nala Sangam versus Government of Tamil Nadu (2016).
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