Pooja Is For Deity, How Can It Be Stopped For Public Convenience?' : Supreme Court Issues Notice To Guruvayoor Temple Dewaswom

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Guruvayoor Temple Devaswom in response to a petition regarding the interruption of the Pooja rituals for public convenience. The petition contended that halting the ritual infringes upon religious rights. The petitioners argued that no one, including the temple authorities, should interfere with the religious practices of the devotees. The Court observed that Pooja is for the deity, and it cannot be stopped for convenience, questioning the decision to halt the rituals. The Temple Devaswom has been directed to respond to the plea, ensuring the protection of religious freedoms while addressing public interest concerns.