Guruvayur Devaswom to discuss renaming of ‘Kodathi Vilakku’ following court directive
The Kerala High Court has directed the Guruvayur Devaswom to rename the 'Kodathi Vilakku' event at the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Swami Temple. The court expressed concern that the current name implies an institutional association between the judiciary and religious events, potentially compromising the perception of judicial neutrality.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing legal and social debate regarding the separation of state institutions and religious practices in India.
The Guruvayoor Devaswom Managing Committee will meet shortly to consider the Kerala High Court directive to rename ‘Kodathi Vilakku’, the ceremonial lighting of lamps at Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Swami Temple, held as part of the annual temple festival.
The event is considered one of the major offerings at the Guruvayoor Temple, where all the lamps in the temple are lit and a procession with three elephants is held. A Nadaswaram concert is also held. The Vilakku is organised by the Sree Guruvayurappan Ekadashi Court Vilakku Celebration Committee, comprising members of the Chavakkad Munsiff Court Bar Association.
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