11 August 2012
Due to social pressures, Arunagirinatha Paramsariyar Swamigal, the 292nd Pontiff of Madurai Aadheenam, attempts to remove His Divine Holiness Paramahamsa Nithyananda as his successor and 293rd Pontiff of Madurai Aadheenam.
However, according to the Mother Document of Madurai Aadheenam, the appointment of a Junior Pontiff is irrevocable as Acharya Abhishekam can only be done once.
“4. Particulars of important customs and usages pertaining to the institution example agamas followed etc..
In this mutt temple, according to the Kamika Agama and according to the Soma Sambupatithi the daily and periodical pujas are being conducted.
The three initiations namely the traditional sect initiation, special initiation, and Nirvana initiation are given to the mature individuals among the Saiva Vellala community along with the consecration as Acharya. At no time, other than the mentioned group the traditional practice to give Acharya consecration has been done. The initiation of the touch Saiva Vellala will be given. At a time, only one person can be initiated as Acharya and no further person can be initiated.”
Press meet where the 292nd Pontiff states he has given Paramahamsa Nithyananda the Acharya Abhishekam
In a similar case against Ambalavana Pandara Sannithi vs. State of Tamil Nadu, the court ruled
