High Court Expands Worship Access at Historic Dargah Shiva Linga
In a significant development, the Kalaburagi bench of the high court issued a ruling on Friday, granting permission to 13 more individuals to worship the Shiva linga situated within the premises of the Ladle Mashak Dargah in Aland town, Kalaburagi district. This decision follows an application submitted earlier by Siddaramaiah Hiremath, who had sought approval for worship rights at the site.
Details of the Court's Permission
Among the 14 people named in the recent application, the court accommodated 13 individuals, including Siddaramaiah Hiremath, who had previously applied for permission. However, one applicant, Kadganchi Veerbhadra Shivacharya, was excluded from the permission due to not including an Aadhaar card with the application, highlighting the procedural requirements enforced by the authorities.
The court specified that on Mahashivaratri, puja ceremonies could be conducted from 2 PM to 6 PM, providing a designated time frame for the worship activities. This ruling comes after the Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed a petition seeking to stay the worship, thereby upholding the lower court's decision and allowing the proceedings to continue without interruption.
Background and Application Process
Siddaramaiah Hiremath had initially requested the District Commissioner (DC) to permit 14 people to worship at the Shiva linga. After receiving no response or notice from the DC office throughout the day, he proceeded to submit an application to the divisional bench of the high court on Friday morning. This swift action led to the court's favorable ruling, expanding the number of devotees allowed to participate in the religious ceremonies.
The Ladle Mashak Dargah, located in Aland town, has been a site of cultural and religious significance, with the Shiva linga attracting devotees from various communities. The high court's decision to permit additional worshippers underscores the ongoing efforts to balance religious practices with legal and administrative protocols in the region.
This development is expected to facilitate broader participation in the Mahashivaratri celebrations, fostering a sense of inclusivity and adherence to judicial processes in matters of religious worship.
