Permission sought to use loudspeaker on Mahasivarathri day

The All Ceylon Hindu Congress (ACHC) has written to the IGP seeking permission to use loudspeakers by Hindu Temples on Mahasivarathri day on March 13.

In the letter to the IGP, ACHC General Secretary Kandiah Neelakandan states:

"Mahasivarathri is the most important religious day in the calender of the Hindus and it is observed by Hindus and in the Hindu Temples throughout the country.

As the Federation of Hindu Religious Associations and Trustees of Temples in Sri Lanka, we appeal to you to issue directions to Police Stations to permit the use of sound system (loudspeakers/amplifiers) not only in the inner yards of the Temples but also in the outer yards of the Temples within the precincts of the respective Temples, as religious poojas are being held every three hours and there will be devotees waiting in the outer yards of the Temples as well for lack of space in the inner yards.

Therefore, it is of paramount importance for the Temple authorities to use the sound system throughout the night.

We therefore appeal to your goodself to issue this direction immediately as Mahasivarathri falls on March 13."