Section 2. Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) "Temple Premises" means a mandap, building attached to the temple , and a land attached to the temple, which is generally used for the purpose of worship, in the temple, whether such land is a property of the temple or not, and includes whole of the area attached to the temple, where a fair is organised or a Yatra is performed. (b) "Sacrifice" means killing or mutilating an animal or a bird with the intention or for the purpose, of pleasing a deity or a god; (c) "Temple" means a place, know by whatever name; which is being used as a public place of religious worship and dedicated as a public place of religious worship; and (d) "Place of public religious worship" means any place intended for use by or accessible to, the public or a section thereof; for the purposes of religious worship or adoration.