Malabar Devaswom Board is a
Statutory
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and Independent body created for the
governing
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and
management
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Management includes the activities ...
of 1300
temple
A temple (from the Latin ) is a building reserved for spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice. Religions which erect temples include Christianity (whose temples are typically called church (building), churches), Hindui ...
s in
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South C ...
assigned to it. With the passing of Madras Regulation Act in the year 1817, temples were brought under the control of
East India Company
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,a corporate organisation. The concept of temple included its premises and wealth. However, from 1925, temples were brought under government control with the passing of State Religious and Charitable Endowments Act. Under this Act, the state governments exercised power for the formation of Temple Development Boards for major temples with the members from local city.
History and Objective
Malabar Devaswom Board manages around 1340 temples in Kerala.
Till Pre-British era temple management was with local members of town. Temple was a place of many cultural activities and social development place wih rest houses,cow dwelling places,community halls etc.
Temple Development Boards for many temples in India are created for the maintenance and governing of the affairs of temple.
Post Independence temples were brought under the administration of State Governments with the formation of States Religious and Charitable Endowments Act.
Composition
Temple Development Board includes Chairman,Vice Chairman and other members appointed by State Government.
Malabar Devaswom Board is headed by K Murali.
Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities of Temple Development Board includes the following:
* Ensuring performance of rituals.
* Ensuring accounting of collections.
* Development and maintenance of temples in other towns.
* Ensuring security of the temple property.
* Ensuring welfare of pilgrims.
* Look after welfare of staff.
* Hygiene preparation of Prasad.
* Road Maintenance and drinking water supply in premises.
List of temples maintained by the Board
Following is the list of temples maintained by the Board:
References
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External links
Official Website
Hindu organisations based in India