Justice L Victoria Gowri was dealing with a plea filed by one S Arun, who had sought direction to local authorities to provide police protection and permission for the events scheduled on March 31 and April 1.
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NewsLegalNo obscene dance, double meaning songs: Here’s a list of rules set by Madras High Court for Madurai temple festival
No obscene dance, double meaning songs: Here’s a list of rules set by Madras High Court for Madurai temple festival
No double-meaning songs to no obscene dance, and a strict 10 PM wrap-up, the Madras High Court has issued a sweeping set of conditions for the upcoming Sri Kaliamman Temple festival in Madurai.
Written by: Jagriti Rai
5 min read
New Delhi
Mar 30, 2026 06:21 PM IST
The Madras High Court was dealing with a plea regarding the Sri Kaliamman Temple Festival in Madurai District. (Image generated using AI)
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Madras High Court news: Directing that obscene displays, undignified portrayals of women, and double-meaning songs are strictly prohibited, the Madras High Court has granted conditional permission for cultural programs, including Valli Thirumanam Drama and Dance Program in connection with the Sri Kaliamman Temple Festival in Madurai District.
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Justice L Victoria Gowri was dealing with a plea filed by one S Arun, who had sought direction to local authorities to provide police protection and permission for the events scheduled on March 31 and April 1.
“No women participating in the cultural program would be depicted or portrayed in an obscene or undignified manner either in the form of clothing or otherwise,” the court said on March 27.”
https://indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/madras-high-court-madurai-temple-festival-valli-thirumanam-obscene-dance-ban-10609835/#:~:text=CO%20PRESENTED%0ABY,on%20March%2027.
[31/03, 06:54] Meta AI: The Madras High Court has set strict rules for the upcoming Sri Kaliamman Temple festival in Madurai, prohibiting obscene dances, double-meaning songs, and undignified portrayals of women. The court granted conditional permission for cultural programs, including Valli Thirumanam Drama and Dance Program, with a strict 10 PM wrap-up. ¹
The rules include:
– *No Obscene Displays*: No obscene dances or displays will be allowed.
– *No Double-Meaning Songs*: Songs with double meanings are strictly prohibited.
– *Respectful Portrayal of Women*: Women participating in cultural programs will not be depicted in an obscene or undignified manner.
– *Timely Conclusion*: All programs must conclude by 10 PM.
– *Police Protection*: Police are authorized to stop events exceeding the permitted time or violating the rules.
The court emphasized that cultural programs should have relevance to the temple or festival and should not affect caste, religious, or communal harmony. ² ³
Would you like to know more about the implications of these rules or the process for filing a petition in the Madras High Court?
