Tamil Nadu: Three non-Brahmin priests appointed in Madurai's temples

Aug 16, 2021

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 16 : Three non-Brahmin priests (archakars) have been appointed at temples run by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments...

Two non-Brahmin priests start working at Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai

Aug 18, 2021

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 18 : Two non-Brahmin priests - P Maharajan and Arun Kumar - who were appointed as archakars on August...

SC issues notice to Tamil Nadu on govt control over temples, appointing non-Brahmin priests

Aug 29, 2022

New Delhi [India], August 29 : The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government on a plea by BJP leader...

PIL moved in HC against salaries to Imams, Maulvis of masjid across Delhi

Dec 02, 2022

The pujari of temples across Delhi are not paid any remuneration. The Non-payment of salary to pujari's/ priests of temples violates Article 14 of...

Tamil Nadu: Devotees throng temples for Diwali

Nov 12, 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, AIADMK chief and Leader of Opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, were among the leaders who greeted people on the festival...

Tamil Nadu govt, priests face-off over Chidambaram Temple

Jun 28, 2023

Minister of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, PK Sekar Babu said, "The state government will ensure devotees can take darshan without any hindrance. Efforts...