– Candidates aged between 14-24 years must have completed class VIII; those above 24 years should have completed Class V.
– Training implied one-year basic or three-year advanced courses tailored around Saivite/Vaishnavite traditions.
– A structured syllabus emphasized Agamic procedures alongside social values with strict discipline requirements during training.
The abolition of hereditary priesthood and opening temple service opportunities for all Hindus represents significant socio-religious reform aimed at addressing caste inequality within religious practices in tamil Nadu. yet its implementation faced delays due to legal hurdles and procedural ambiguity until clarified by judicial rulings like the Supreme Court’s decision.Tamil Nadu’s efforts towards inclusivity mark progress while balancing traditional rituals based on Agama rules-showcasing both spiritual adherence and modern governance principles through structured eligibility criteria such as age limits, education prerequisites, denominational alignment requirements for specific temples (Saivites/Vaishnavites), among others.
The discontinuation of formal training programs shortly after their initiation raises concerns about sustaining reform benefits long-term without institutional mechanisms that guarantee continuity or scalability across temples statewide.
Ultimately India could see broader implications if similar policies elsewhere tackle entrenched hierarchies/cultural barriers fostering equitable representation improving access dialogues religious roles publically mainstream courtesy such decisions Tamilnadu-led framework collective follows implementation roadmap also pivotal .