SC: Observing 41-day abstinence before Sabrimala impossible condition

IMAGE: Devotees wait at Lord Ayyappa temple, in Sabarimala. Photograph: PTI Photo The Supreme Court on Thursday termed as impossible the condition of observing abstinence for 41 days......

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

'Comparing a men-only pilgrimage with past blots like sati or untouchability is propelled by politics, mischief and malevolence,' argues Sudhir Bisht. I have been thinking of writing on the......

Protests erupt after 2 women attempt to enter Sabarimala

Two women of menstruating age, who trekked the Sabarimala hill on Wednesday, were stopped midway by protesters opposing the entry of women into the Lord Ayyappa temple, police said. Reshma......

SC allows entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala temple

The apex court said banning the entry of women into the shrine is gender discrimination and the practice violates rights of Hindu women. Photograph: sabarimala.kerala.gov.in In a landmark verdict,......