Kattemad Temple dress code row: Meeting inconclusive; Kodagu Deputy Commissioner to decide
The controversy erupted on Dec. 28, when a few Kodava community members were denied entry into the Temple by individuals from the Arebhashe Gowda community, reportedly representing the Temple Management Board.
These individuals demanded that the Kodavas either remove their traditional attire or leave the premises, citing temple by-laws prohibiting such clothing. Kodava community members strongly contested this claim, leading to widespread protests across Kodagu.
The unrest prompted the Kodagu Police to impose prohibitory orders. The DC subsequently directed the Temple Committee to find a mutually acceptable solution within a week, leading to yesterday’s meeting.
The meeting saw the attendance of 13 members from the Temple Management Committee and 40 out of 43 Sub-Committee members. The discussion regarding the dress code remained inconclusive, prompting the Committee to submit a report to the District Administration. The Temple Committee will act based on the DC’s instructions.
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