Kerala Temple Honors Judge Who Died Over Wrong Verdict

A long time ago, there was a very fair and just king in a place called Travancore.

He had a wise judge named Govinda Pillai who always followed the rules of justice.

One day, the judge had to decide a case where his own nephew was accused.

After looking at all the evidence, the judge decided his nephew was guilty and sentenced him to death.

But later, the judge found out his nephew was actually innocent.

Feeling very guilty, the judge asked the king to punish him.

The king made the judge choose his own punishment, which was very severe.

The judge's body was displayed for three days, and later, people started worshipping him as a deity in a temple.

Today, many people visit the temple, especially those who have legal troubles, to ask for the judge's help.