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Priests carry out purification of the Lord Ayyappa Temple after two women in their early 40s entered the shrine and offered prayers in Sabarimala, Kerala, on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

2 women in 40s pray at Sabari, Kerala in turmoil

Later, the temple shut down for ritual purification briefly before reopening.

3 Jan 2019 1:16 AM IST

There was no restriction for devotees in the name of religion for entry in several temples temples, including famed Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala now. (Photo: File)

A dilemma over Sabarimala

Gender equality directs that the same right to worship be bestowed on them as men.

9 Feb 2019 2:15 AM IST

The Supreme Court also referred to the National Crime Records Bureau Data stating every six hour a woman is raped in the country. (Photo: File | ANI)

4 months after verdict, SC to hear Sabarimala review petitions today

The Chief Justice of India will head constitution bench which will hear case which was scheduled for hearing on Jan 22.

6 Feb 2019 10:12 AM IST

On January 22, 2019, SC will hold open court hearing on petitions seeking review of its verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into Sabarimala Temple.

Sabarimala temple to open on March 11 for 10 day festival

A release issued by the TDB, which administers the shrine, said that the head priest would preside over the temple...

10 March 2019 4:15 PM IST

How are you keeping Ayyappa jewellery safe, asks SC

Court asked senior counsel Jaideep Gupta appearing for the Kerala government to take necessary instructions from the...

6 Feb 2020 1:45 AM IST

On September 28, the Supreme Court lifted the centuries-old ban on the entry of women of menstrual age into Sabarimala temple in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

Protesters prevail, 2 women of menstruating age turned back at...

Lord Ayyappa devotees held protest outside the residence of Bindu at Perinthalmanna in Malappuram.

24 Dec 2018 11:28 AM IST

BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said, the real face of CPM and its Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was the architect of violence in the Kannur district, which is the epicentre of all such violence. (Photo: PTI)

HC dismisses outfit's plea to stage black flag demonstration against...

Hindu fringe outfit Makkal Katchi seeking direction to allow black flag demonstration against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

14 Dec 2018 3:44 PM IST

Devotees enter the Sabarimala temple as it opens amid tight security on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

On Sabarimala, Kerala HC asks police to remove barricades at key spots

The court also directed police to lift restrictions like blocking pilgrims at Sharankutti, en route to the 'sannidhanam'...

13 Dec 2018 8:32 AM IST

The temple, situated in Pathanamthitta district, restricts women aged between 10 and 50 from taking the pilgrimage to Sabarimala temple.

SC allows women to finally enter Sabarimala; these 4 temples don't

SC ruled said banning entry of women into shrine is gender discrimination and practice violates rights of Hindu women.

28 Sept 2018 11:36 AM IST

Women can now enter Sabrimala temple. (Photo: PTI)

Bond with God not biology: Women of all ages can enter Sabarimala,...

Earlier, women of the menstrual age, between 10 to 50 years, were restricted from entering the temple premises.

28 Sept 2018 10:55 AM IST

At the outset Justice Misra said the court will have to balance the rights, viz the right of denomination or cult to deny entry to women of particular age and the rights of those women who are excluded claiming right of entry into the temple.

SC reserves order on women's entry in Sabarimala case

Counsel argued that this religious practice is not a discrimination against women.

21 Feb 2017 1:52 AM IST