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@article{203390,
        author = {AMBARISH MANGARAJ},
        title = {ADMINISTRATION OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {11841-11847},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203390},
        abstract = {The analysis compares the administration of religious institutions in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh by looking at their growth, role in society, government laws and oversight, division of resources, and legal systems. Using mixed methods, I assessed secondary data to look for ways governance can vary, from the government keeping all authority to involving the local community more. According to the results, while some countries insist on centralized control to follow the rules, others prefer giving more freedom and involve their communities. The study points out the ways laws, culture, and politics play a role in managing religious institutions, letting authorities develop better policies across the region.},
        keywords = {Religious Institutions, South Asia, State Control, Governance, Legal Frameworks, Comparative Study, Resource Management, Community Participation.},
        month = {May},
        }