A recent musical performance at a temple in Kerala managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board has stirred up controversy, as it featured the RSS ‘gana geetham’. The Congress party has criticized the event, accusing the RSS of politicizing religious spaces and violating a high court directive that prohibits political activities on temple premises. The Congress has called for action to be taken, pointing out the presence of RSS flags at the performance. The police are currently looking into the matter following a formal complaint. This incident comes on the heels of a previous controversy involving CPM songs being played at another temple festival. The clash of political ideologies within religious spaces has raised concerns and prompted debates about the appropriate use of temples for non-religious activities. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.