Tag: temple governance
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Plea Challenging VIP Darshan at Ujjain’s Mahakal Temple
Overview: The Supreme Court’s stance on VIP darshan The Supreme Court of India on January 27, 2026, declined to entertain a petition challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The petition argued that the special treatment granted to certain devotees was unequal and violated principles of fairness. However, the…
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Sabarimala Gold Theft: SIT Arrests Chief Priest Rajeevaru as Probe Expands
Latest development in the Sabarimala gold theft case The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold scam has taken a dramatic step, arresting Kandararu Rajeevaru, the tantri (chief priest) of the Ayyappa temple. Authorities detained him for questioning earlier in the day before moving to formal arrest. The development marks a significant escalation in…
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Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: SIT Arrests Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru Amid Probe into Links with Potti
Overview of the Case The Sabarimala gold theft case took a fresh turn as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested Kandararu Rajeevaru, the tantri (chief priest) of the Ayyappa temple, in connection with the ongoing probe into the theft and its alleged financial web. This development follows a period of detention and questioning that culminated…
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Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: SIT Arrests Chief Priest, Links to Potti Under Probe
Overview of the Sabarimala Gold Theft Case The Sabarimala gold theft case has taken a significant turn as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested Kandararu Rajeevaru, the tantri (chief priest) of the Ayyappa temple, in connection with the ongoing investigation. The arrest follows hours of questioning after Rajeevaru was detained earlier in the day. The…