Makara jyoti not manmade: Sabarimala chief priest

Amid heated debate on whether Makara jyoti of Lord Ayyappa shrine is celestial or manmade, the chief priest of Sabarimala temple on Sunday said the controversy was generated only to divert......

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

"Is it possible for women to trek kilometers through the forest path and stand amongst the packed crowd?"  IMAGE: Makara Vilakku is being celebrated at Lord Ayyappa temple, in Sabarimala.......

'Sabarimala issue is dividing Hindu society'

'The first time a ban on women aged between 10 and 50 entering Sabarimala came was in 1991 and was by a high court judgment.''So, it is only a 27-year-old ban.''The high court can fix customs and......

'Centre should come out with a special Act for Sabarimala'

'Hindu unity is possible without any external forces playing any role if their faith is questioned.' IMAGE: The Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala. Photograph: PTI Photo Prayar Gopalakrishnan -- former......