ACCESS TO HOUSE OF GOD TO THE MARGINALISED

This book demonstrates the history, law and governance of the House of Gods and its interface with Dalits, it primarily examines the role of religious authorities such as Church-Prelates, Mosques-Waqf and Temple-Endowment Board in ensuring equal access to marginalised communities in their respective religious institutions. Dalit’s access to religious institutions, especially, places of worship such as Seminary to Priesthood, Veda Padasala to Archakar, Madrasa to head of the Mosque are not inclusive. Caste and Religion are not separable, both determines day to today life of the social fabric, especially in religious institutions, it dictates roles and duties in places of worship. This book reveals governing laws of Churches, Mosques, Temples and their structural, administrative fallout. It is recommended to the students of Social Sciences, Law, members of Civil Society and Human Rights Practitioner to understand the impediments exists in the Places of Worship.