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T. RAJA, D. BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
S. Suriya Kannan – Appellant
Versus
Arangavalar Kuzhu, Shri Arulmigu Thandayudhapani Swami Temple Palani, Tamil Nadu – Respondent
ORDER :
T. RAJA, J.
Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the notification dated Nil passed by the first respondent in respect of performing "Maha-kumbhabishegam" in Shri Arulmigu Thandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani and quash the same and consequently, directing all the respondents to change the date of Maha-kumbabishegam after "Thaipoosa Thiruvizha" which is on 06/02/2023.
This writ petition has been filed challenging the notification issued by Arulmighu Thandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, announcing the dates for yagna and Kumbabishegam.
2. According to the petitioner, Kumbabishegam of a temple has to be done only as per the Agama Rules. But, the respondent Department is planning to conduct Kumbabishegam of Shri Arulmigu Thandayudhapani Swami Temple, Palani, on 27.01.2023, against the Hindu Dharma, by not following the Agama Rules. As per Agama Rules, after Kumbabishegam, mandala pooja has to be conducted for 48 days continuously. During the mandala pooja, no other festival can be celebrated as it would interfere with the Kumbabishegam.
3. The festival of Thaipoosam falls on 05.02.2023. If it i
The right of every community to worship at a temple and the prohibition of deliberate suppression of necessary parties.
A writ petition becomes infructuous if the circumstances of the case change.
The custom of celebrating the temple festival annually and the use of Mandamus to ensure peaceful conduct.
Right to worship is fundamental; permission for limited poojas granted despite law and order concerns, prohibiting first honours.
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