“Priests reciting Adhan during a Hindu ritual, because of Kerala government’s decision to appoint Muslim and Christian priests in temples”
What FACTLY found
The viral visuals show a ritual called Theyyam, dominant in North Kerala. And the particular video is from Kassargod, where Mappila Theyyam are performed. Usually during Mappila Theyyams, Hindu performers dress as Muslims and recite Adhan. Also, some Theyyams involve alcohol and meat offerings. Further there is no evidence to conclude that Kerala government is recruiting Muslims/ Christians as priests in Hindu temples
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 4 April 2023. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
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