The High Court in Kerala searched the probe into the alleged permission granted by the Travancore Devaswom Council to install Lord Ayyapp at the Sabarimala Temple.
In this respect, the High Court organized in this respect hearing in the case of Suo Motu.
The divisional bench of justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishn S. also ordered the Chief Police Coordinator of the Temple to present a report on the alleged distribution of brochures to mobilize funds for this purpose.
The Sabarimala Special Commissioner was also ordered to see whether Idols and Boxes were illegally placed in Sannidhanam and submitted a report in this respect.
The Government Council said the police had launched a probe into a problem and steps were taken to inform pilgrims through the virtual queue platform.
The High Court recently searched for all files concerning the alleged permission granted a TDB to a private person to install the idol. The Court initiated proceedings on the basis of a report submitted by R. Jayakrishhnan, a special Commissioner Sabarimal, who noted that TDB allowed the chairman of the Multi-specialty hospital in Erode and installed the idol Ayyapp made of Panchalham, from five precious met.
The message also took note of the distribution of brochures carrying the bank account number, QR code and mobile numbers, which states that there was to be installed a two-ft high idol weighing 108 kg and the cost of 9 lakh.
The Fundraising campaign began, on the strength of the “permission” granted TDB, which gave the impression that he was entitled to do so by TDB and the state government.
Sabarimala Tantri informed a special commissioner that he did not know about the alleged attempt to install an idol against the temple rituals. The special commissioner was looking for intervention in the question and strict directive to stop these practices in the temple.
Published – 18 July 2025 9:08
