Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against Non-Hindu Inauguration of Dasara Mahotsav at Mysuru Temple

The Supreme Court has listed for hearing a petition challenging Karnataka High Court's ruling that upheld the state government's decision to have Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, a non-Hindu, inaugurate the Dasara Mahotsav at Mysuru's Chamundeshwari Temple.

Filed in opposition to the High Court's verdict dismissing the plea against Mushtaq's invitation, the Supreme Court petition contends that the tradition-bound inauguration involves Hindu rituals that cannot be carried out by a non-Hindu.

The appeal cites the disruption of long-standing traditions, calling the High Court's decision a misinterpretation of Hindu ceremonial practices. The event is scheduled for September 22, with the Supreme Court likely to hear the matter on Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)