Guruvayoor (Kerala): With the chief priest of the famed Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple of Kerala asking the State Government to take the initiative to allow entry of non-Hindus, leading political parties have expressed their support for the move and the State Government has decided to take it forward.

CPI-M State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said that they heard with happiness the statement of Tantri (Dineshan Nampoothiri) on allowing entry to non-Hindus, who are believers.

According to the rules and regulations of the famed temple, entry is barred to non-Hindus and in case the entry of a non-Hindu comes to attention, then a purification ceremony is conducted by the temple authorities.

Thrissur MP and CPI leader C.N. Jayadevan said one reason why the Devasom authorities are not very keen to take this forward is fear of inviting unnecessary wrath for changing the rules.

“Popular singer Yesudas should be allowed entry to the temple,” said Jayadevan. Yesudas for long has been waiting to enter the temple, but it has not materialised so far. He has rendered a few songs on the temple in films.