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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
Kerala HC seeks report on various idols placed in Sabarimala
Kochi: High court has directed the Sabarimala special commissioner to file an additional report on the idols of Lord Ayyappa and other deities placed at various locations in Sabarimala Sannidhanam, including the Annadana Mandapam, on sponsorship by pilgrims. A bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and S Muralee Krishna issued the order based on a report by the special commissioner regarding the collection of funds by a private party for installing a Panchaloha Vigraham (an idol made of an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc and iron) of Lord Ayyappa within the Sabarimala temple premises. While considering the matter on Friday, the state govt informed HC that police had already commenced a probe into the incident. On Thursday, the special commissioner had informed HC that E K Sahadevan, chairman of Lotus Multispecialty Hospital and IVF Fertility Centre, Erode, allegedly circulated a pamphlet claiming that the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) had permitted him to install the Panchaloha Vigraham at Sabarimala. A communication from TDB secretary to the Sabarimala executive officer, stating that the board had decided to permit the idol installation, was also produced before HC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The court directed TDB to issue an advisory on the Virtual-Q platform clarifying that no person has been authorised to install such an idol, nor has anyone been permitted to collect money for this purpose. The bench also sought the relevant files related to the alleged permission granted by TDB. On Friday, the senior govt pleader sought more time to produce the files and informed HC that the advisory had already been posted on the Virtual-Q platform. He further clarified that the proposed installation of the idol is at the Annadana Mandapam. In reply, HC orally asked, "Has the opinion of the tantri been obtained regarding the installation of the idol?" HC adjourned the matter to Tuesday.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
No permission to install idol on Sabarimala premises, TDB tells HC
The Kerala High Court has sought all files related to the alleged permission granted by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to a private person to install an idol of Ayyappa at the Sabarimala temple. In a suo motu proceeding on Thursday, the Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. wanted the board to clarify whether it had issued permission to any one to install the idol. The Bench initiated the proceedings based on a report filed by R. Jayakrishnan, Sabarimala Special Commissioner, who noted that the TDB had permitted the chairperson of a multi-speciality hospital in Erode to install an idol of Ayyappa made of panchaloham, an alloy of five precious metals, at the temple, without hindering the temple structure and rituals. The report also took note of the distribution of pamphlets bearing bank account number, QR code and mobile numbers that said that a two-feet high idol weighing 108 kg and costing ₹9 lakh was to be installed there. A fundraising campaign also began, on the strength of the 'permission' granted by the TDB, creating an impression that he was authorised to do so by the TDB and the State government, the report said. The Sabarimala Tantri had informed the Special Commissioner that he was unaware of the alleged attempt to install the idol, which was against temple rituals. The Special Commissioner sought the interference of the court in the issue and stringent directions to stop such practices in the temple. The TDB submitted before the court that no permission was granted to the hospital's chairperson to install any idol on the temple premises. Neither was permission granted to collect money from the public, it contended. The court directed the TDB to issue an advisory in the Virtual-Q platform that it has not authorised anyone to install an idol of Ayyappa for worship on the temple premises or to collect money from the public for the purpose. The case has been listed for hearing on Friday.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Fund drive for Sabarimala idol: Kerala HC intervenes
Kochi: High court on Thursday intervened in the matter concerning the collection of funds from Tamil Nadu by a private party for installing a 'Panchaloha Vigraham' (an idol made of an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc and iron) of Lord Ayyappa within the Sabarimala temple premises. A bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and S Muralee Krishna directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to issue an advisory on the Virtual-Q platform clarifying that no person has been authorised to install such an idol, nor has anyone been permitted to collect money from the purpose. The direction was issued based on a report by the Sabarimala special commissioner. According to the report, E K Sahadevan, chairman of Lotus Multispeciality Hospital and IVF Fertility Centre, Erode, allegedly circulated a pamphlet claiming that the TDB had permitted him to install the Panchaloha Vigraham and it would not interfere with the temple structure or rituals. The idol would be 2 feet in height, weigh 108kg and cost around Rs 9 lakh. The pamphlet also contained details of a bank account number and a mobile number for the public to contribute funds. However, the report noted that the Sabarimala tantri has stated that he has no knowledge of such an initiative and that installing an idol would violate temple rituals and affect the sanctity of the principal deity. The report also included a communication from the TDB secretary to the Sabarimala executive officer, stating that the board had decided to permit the installation of an idol of Lord Ayyappa within the temple premises, 'without causing any kind of hindrance to the structure and rituals of the temple. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Ukraine (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo ' While considering the matter, the TDB's standing counsel, on telephonic instructions from the executive officer, submitted that no official permission has been granted to install the idol or collect money from the public. HC, however, directed the counsel to produce the relevant files relating to the communication by Friday, and adjourned the matter.
