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The Times of India
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HC asks Tamil Nadu govt to form panel for temples, agama rules

CHENNAI: The state government shall constitute a committee headed by a retired judge conversant with Hindu religious practices to identify and list temples according to the agama rules they follow, said the Madras high court on Friday.

The list shall serve as a guide for appointment of archakas (priests) from all castes to such temples, the first bench of Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari and Justice N Mala said.

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