Kalyandas M.L. Sondhi Vs. State of Tamil Nadu
EmailAppeal: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 294 of 1974
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 400-04 of 1974
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 400-04 of 1974
Petitioner: Kalyandas M.L. Sondhi
Respondent: State of Tamil Nadu
Apeal: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 294 of 1974
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 400-04 of 1974
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 400-04 of 1974
Judges: S. Mohan, & G.N. Ray, JJ.
Date of Judgment: Feb 04, 1992
Head Note:
RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENTS
Temples – Performance of prayers in Temples located in Tamil Nadu in vernacular language – Directions regarding – In view of the agreement between parties held that the worship in Sanskrit which was in accordance with tradition was in order – Where persons with proficiency in Tamil were available to conduct worships and where there in demand from devotees worships in Tamil be extended.
Temples – Performance of prayers in Temples located in Tamil Nadu in vernacular language – Directions regarding – In view of the agreement between parties held that the worship in Sanskrit which was in accordance with tradition was in order – Where persons with proficiency in Tamil were available to conduct worships and where there in demand from devotees worships in Tamil be extended.
JUDGEMENT:
Order
1. Both the counsel represent that there is an agreement between them in the following terms.
“The Agma form of worship adopted in temples is in sanskrit which is according to tradition. At the same time, there is priceless Tamil devotional literature in Thevaram and Thiruvachakam which is also adopted to suit the worshippers. Tamil Archana in this form deserves promotion. In general the traditional Agama form of worship will be followed. Where the Archakas are proficient in performing Archanas in Tamil and where there is a demand by the devotees for Tamil Archanas, such facility can be extended.”
2. Accordingly, the above writ petitions are disposed of.
1. Both the counsel represent that there is an agreement between them in the following terms.
“The Agma form of worship adopted in temples is in sanskrit which is according to tradition. At the same time, there is priceless Tamil devotional literature in Thevaram and Thiruvachakam which is also adopted to suit the worshippers. Tamil Archana in this form deserves promotion. In general the traditional Agama form of worship will be followed. Where the Archakas are proficient in performing Archanas in Tamil and where there is a demand by the devotees for Tamil Archanas, such facility can be extended.”
2. Accordingly, the above writ petitions are disposed of.
