Why Madras HC Asked Tamil Nadu Govt To Put Up Boards In Temples Saying 'Non-Hindus Not Allowed'?

The Madras High Court asked the Tamil Nadu government to install boards at all Hindu temples stating non-Hindus were not allowed beyond the 'Kodimaram' area. Here's why such order was passed:

The court passed the order observing that 'Hindus have fundamental rights too' and 'temples are not picnic spots.'  

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The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to re-install boards saying that 'non-Hindus are not allowed' at the famous Lord Murugan temple that is located in Palani in Dindigul district. The court further said that this should be implied to all temples within Tamil Nadu. The court passed the order observing that 'Hindus have fundamental rights too' and 'temples are not picnic spots.'   The January, 30 order of the Madras High Court directed the state government's