Guruvayur Devaswom Asked to Consider Re-Naming Ritual Named After Court: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently directed the Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee to consider changing the name of its event called "Kodathi Vilakku" held during the Ekadashi festival at the Guruvayur temple. The court expressed concern that the current name could create an impression of endorsement by the judiciary, which might affect public perception of the temple’s neutrality. Background of the Case and Court Proceedings The case was initiated suo motu…