Conduct flag hoisting at Tiruchendur temple as per auspicious time: Plea

The alteration of the auspicious timing for such an important and significant religious event has been made without any consultation.

A division bench of Justice C V Karthikeyan and Justice R Sakthivel was hearing a public interest litigation filed by S Muthukrishnan Ayyar, secretary of Sri Subramaniya Swamy Thirukoil Swathanthira Parabalana Sthalathar Sabha. The petitioner stated that there exists a traditional office known as Vidhayagar, which has been in existence and recognised in connection with the religious customs and practices of the temple from time immemorial. One of the principal duties of the Vidhayagar is to determine and fix the appropriate timings for the various religious activities and ceremonies conducted at the temple. Such timings are fixed after taking into account the relevant astrological and religious considerations.

Madurai: Madras high court on Thursday sought a response from the authorities of the Subramaniya Swamy temple in Tiruchendur on a plea seeking a direction to conduct the Dhuvajharohanam / Kodiyettram (flag hoisting ceremony) as per the auspicious time fixed by the Vidhayagar.

He stated that the Devasthanam sought the recommendation of the Vidhayagar and the auspicious time for Dhuvajharohanam/ Kodiyettram of Avani Mahotsavam of the temple was fixed between 9am and 9.22am on August 31, in accordance with the panchangam, established procedure and religious custom followed by the temple. However, it was decided by the joint commissioner/ executive officer of the temple that the timing had been altered and fixed as 5.15am to 5.40am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.

The alteration of the auspicious timing for such an important and significant religious event has been made without any consultation. Hence, the petitioner moved court. Download the TOI App.