Kerala High Court: Dwarapalaka Idols In Sabarimala

The Kerala High Court upheld the presence of Dwarapalaka (door-guardian) idols in the Sabarimala temple premises following petitions challenging their placement. The Court observed that these idols have historic and religious significance and their presence does not violate any legislative or constitutional provisions. The judgment praised the balance of religious sensitivities with legal mandates, confirming the idols’ installation as consistent with temple traditions without infringing public order or faith principles. This ruling contributes to jurisprudence on religious icons' status and protects cultural heritage within constitutional secular frameworks.