"Why not ban caste-based guru pujas",

"Why not ban caste-based guru pujas", asks Justice N.Kirupakaran, of Madras High Court ( TOI, Friday, September 13, 2013) 

"These kinds of celebrations are of recent origin. It is said they are conducted usually only to show the strength of various groups and exhibit supremacy over other communities."

The observation of the judge in hearing and listing some 11 petitions on guru puja festivals seeking direction to the police for permission to conduct pujas was extremely useful and timely in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Politicians and community leaders take this opportunity to the advantage of their parties. In fact their participation leads to a major law and order problem to the district authorities.

Sooner such a ban is introduced on the HC's direction, the better would be for communal harmony in the state.