Vedike to protest against ‘made snana' today

Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike on Friday urged the Government to issue an Ordinance banning “made snana” in some temples in the State.

Vedike convener K. L. Ashok told presspersons here that the ritual was in vogue in temples at Kukke Subrahmanya, Udupi, Perdoor, and Belman in the coastal belt. He said it was a superstitious belief that ‘made snana' cured skin ailments. Among those who practised the ritual, Brahmins were in less number and a majority of them were Dalit and “Shudra” . The ritual was a conspiracy by “Purohitashahi” sections of society to ensure that lower sections of society remained slaves to them. Mr. Ashok said its practise, was against the principles of the Constitution. Mr. Ashok said the vedike would stage a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office here on Saturday at 4 p.m. .