Kerala High Court asks State government to give instructions on appointment of Sabarimala Tantri
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to provide instructions regarding the appointment of a new Tantri for the Sabarimala temple. The current Tantri requested to step down due to health issues and has proposed his son as his successor.
Why it matters
The appointment of religious heads in prominent temples is a matter of legal and administrative oversight in India, often involving state government involvement.
The Kerala High Court has asked the State government to provide instructions regarding the appointment of Kandararu Brahmadathan, son of Kandararu Rajeevaru, as the Tantri (Chief Priest) of the Sabarimala temple.
A Division Bench of Justices V. Raja Vijayaraghavan and K.V. Jayakumar directed the State to inform the court regarding the Tantri position by July 27, while considering a report submitted by the Sabarimala Special Commissioner concerning the proposed appointment.
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