Question
In Tamil Nadu, what historic change has been implemented
regarding temple priests?Solution
Three women were trained by the Tamil Nadu government to serve as temple priests for the first time at an Archakar Payirchi Palli, a school for priests. The Tamil Nadu government has now allowed women to enrol in a one-year programme at the Archakar Payirchi Palli (Priest Training Schools) after selecting non-Brahmin priests. This year, three women graduated with recognition, and 17 more have signed up for the 2023–2024 class About Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai Governor: R. N. Ravi Chief minister: M. K. Stalin (DMK)
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