SARKARA DEVI TEMPLE
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Context
- In Kerala highcourt, a plea against the alleged mass drills and weapon training activities by RSS members has been filed.
- As per pleas these activities are being conducted in the Sree Sarkara Devi temple in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram district.
- Acting on the plea, the High Court of Kerala sought the response of state government.
Other Details
- A notice was issued to respondents, Travancore Devaswom Board and alleged RSS members by a bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and PG Ajithkumar.
- It is related to Vyasan & Anr. vs. State of Kerala & Ors case.
Reasons for filing plea
- Aggrieved parties claimed illegal encroachment of temple premises by two persons who are believed to be the member of an organization, Rashtyiya Swayamsevak Sangh.
- In the pleas it is said that these two members are conducting mass drills and weaponry training in the temple premise everyday which is creating difficulty to the pilgrims and devotees.
- It is disturbing the peaceful and serene atmosphere required for worship, according to the plea.
- The orders, issued by Devaswom Commissioner and the Administrative Officer, to prevent the unauthorised use of the temple were not strictly implemented.
- It argued that Right to worship is a fundamental right, which is being violated, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
- It is also observed in the pleas that the alleged RSS members using pan masala within the temple premises.
Sarkara Devi temple
- Situated in Chirayinkeezhu town in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, this temple is considered one of the major pilgrim destinations in South India.
- The Goddess Bhadrakali is the presiding deity of temple.
- Other deities gracing are Lord Veerabhadra, Lord Naga, Goddess Yakshi Amma.
- Kaliyoottu, or Kaliyoot, festival was introduced by Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma here in in 1748 and is celebrated annually here.
- He entrusted Attingal Ranis to celebrate and make arrangements for Kaliyoot festival.
- In this festival story related to the genesis of Kali and the feud between Kali and the demon, Darika is told and presented.
- A 10 days festival, Meenabharani, is also celebrated in Malayalam Meenom (March – April).
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PRACTICE QUESTION There are increasing legislation, petitions in context of the fundamental right to religion and worship. Is it concerning for a democracy like India? Discuss in the context of a recent plea filed against actions of few men in Sarkara Devi temple. (150 words) |
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