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Supreme Court Directs Guruvayoor Temple to Maintain Traditional Ekadasi Rituals
India's apex court has issued directions to the Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala to adhere to traditional practices for Ekadasi Udayasthamana Pooja. The court will hear arguments on the main appeal during its December session.
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The Supreme Court of India has intervened in religious practices at the prominent Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple in Kerala's Thrissur district, directing authorities to maintain traditional observances related to Ekadasi Udayasthamana Pooja. The directive comes as part of ongoing proceedings concerning the temple's ritual practices and their adherence to established customs. The temple, one of Kerala's most significant pilgrimage sites dedicated to Lord Krishna, has been at the center of discussions regarding the proper execution of its devotional ceremonies. The court's direction aims to ensure that the temple continues to follow its longstanding religious traditions in conducting the ritual, which holds considerable spiritual significance for devotees across the region. The Supreme Court scheduled the hearing of the main appeal for December, signaling that the matter requires comprehensive examination of both the legal and religious dimensions involved. The court's intervention reflects the judiciary's role in safeguarding religious practices while balancing competing interests related to temple management and traditional observance.