Can a non-Brahmin become a priest?

Speaking to TNM, a spokesperson for BJP Karnataka said that the state’s temples do not discriminate based on caste while appointing priests and thus a separate law to include non-Brahmins is not required. If somebody wants to become a priest, they are most welcome.

Can a Shudra become a priest?

yes, a shudra, vaishya or kshatriya can become Hindu priest, he can change his varna, This is called Varna Vyavastha.

Who can be a Pandit?

A pandit (Sanskrit: पण्डित, romanized: paṇḍita; Hindi: पंडित; also spelled pundit, pronounced /ˈpʌndɪt, ˈpændɪt/; (abbreviated Pt. or Pdt.) is a man with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge in Hinduism, particularly the Vedic scriptures, dharma, or Hindu philosophy; in colonial-era literature.

Can only Brahmins become priests?

It is no surprise that the only qualification required to become priests in Brahmin temples in India is to born into a Brahmin family. No one from so-called lower castes is allowed to become priests in Brahmin temples no matter how well versed or educated the so-called lower caste person is.

Can a non-Brahmin become a priest in India?

“In 1971, Kalaignar Karunanidhi amended the HR & CE Act to abolish the hereditary appointment of priests which paved the way for non-Brahmins to become priests. Till date, only two of the government-trained non-Brahmin priests have been appointed in temples.

Can a Hindu be appointed as a priest in a temple?

The Supreme Court through the above-cited judgments makes it crystal clear that any Hindu irrespective of caste can be appointed as a priest in the temple provided he is well versed and trained how to do the Puja etc can alone perform Puja in the temples. You must be logged in to comment.

Can women become priests in Tamil Nadu?

““There is no rule that women cannot become priests. However, rules are different, traditions are different. Women priests already exist in our state. In Siru Theiva Vazhipattu thalangal you can see a lot of women priests. In many instances, when the male priest is not available, his wife or his daughter do puja in small temples in villages.

Do Hindu priests make a lot of money?

A Hindu priest does not make a lot of money or control much power. Often priests perform the role because – either they know nothing else to do or they have utmost devotion to the deity they are responsible for. Not being an organised religion, there is no ‘hierarchy’ for Hindu priests to climb.

Can a non-Malayali Brahmin be appointed as a pujari of a temple?

The matter related to whether the appointment of a person who is not a Malayali Brahmin as shantikaran or pujari of a temple in question. In Seshammal’s case which was from Tamil Nadu the expression used was Archaka here we are dealing with Kerala and the expression used is Shantikaran or The Pujari.