Women Entry

Thousands Offer Prayers At Sabarimala Temple Amid Row Over Women Entry

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 17, 2019

The Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala witnessed heavy rush of devotees on Sunday on the second day of the annual two-month-long Mandala-Makaravilakku puja pilgrimage season which began on November 16.

36 Women Register Online For Sabarimala Pilgrimage

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 14, 2019

With a fresh two-month-long Sabarimala season all set to open on Sunday, as many as 36 women have registered through the online booking facility of the temple.

Supreme Court Defers Hearing Plea Seeking Women's Entry Into Mosques

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 5, 2019

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing on a PIL seeking entry of Muslim women in mosques across the country, saying it was adjourning it for a "different reason".

"Nothing Will Stop Me": Woman Who Entered Sabarimala Resolve To Do It Again

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 6, 2019

Two Kerala women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga -- who are facing social boycott and exclusion for entering the Sabarimala shrine, told the Supreme Court on Wednesday about their resolve to enter the temple again on its opening on February 12.

Ensure Round-The-Clock Security To 2 Women Who Entered Sabarimala: Court

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Friday January 18, 2019

The two women who entered Kerala's Sabarimala temple earlier this month need to be provided security round-the-clock, the Supreme Court said today while hearing a plea on their protection.The bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi also directed that the Kerala government will be responsible for their security.

"Support Women's Entry": BJP Lawmaker Contradicts Party Stand On Sabarimala

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday January 3, 2019

A lawmaker of the Bharatiya Janata Party has tweeted his support for the entry of women to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala amid protest by his party after two women entered the hill shrine early on Wednesday. BJP MP Udit Raj, however, made it clear that he was making the comments in his personal capacity.

Sabarimala Highlights: Women Who Entered Faced No Opposition From Devotees, Says Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala News | Edited by S Shobana | Thursday January 3, 2019

Protests have erupted across Kerala after two women below 50 walked into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala before daybreak on Wednesday, becoming the first to do so since the Supreme Court ordered the end of a decades-old ban on women of menstrual age entering the shrine.

Sabarimala Temple Highlights: Protests Erupt In Kerala After 2 Women Enter Lord Ayyappa Shrine

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Wednesday January 2, 2019

Two women in their 40s on Wednesday entered Kerala's Sabarimala temple sparking violent clashes. It was the first time that women aged between 10 and 50 entered the Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala since Supreme Court overturned a ban in September last year.

Heavy Rush At Sabarimala, 50-Member Women Group To Visit Temple Tomorrow

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 22, 2018

Sabarimala Temple has been witnessing a heavy rush as over one lakh pilgrims visited the hill top temple on Friday with the annual 'Mandala Puja' just days away.

Sabarimala Temple: Day After Sabarimala Opening, Hindu Groups Call For State-Wide Shutdown

Kerala News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Saturday November 17, 2018

The Sabarimala temple was re-opened to devotees late last evening in the midst of continuing protests in and around the hilltop shrine. Today, a group in Kerala has called for a state-wide shutdown over the arrest of Hindu Aikya Vedi KP Sasikala, amid protests over allowing women of menstruating age to enter the Sabarimala temple nestled in the Wes...

"Wait Till January 22", SC Refuses To Stay Sabarimala Women Entry Order

India News | Reported By A Vaidyanathan, Edited By Jayanth Jacob | Wednesday November 14, 2018

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay its September order that had removed a ban on women of menstruating age from entering Sabarimala hill shrine in Kerala.

"We Have A Job To Do," Say Women Cops, Above 50, Posted At Sabarimala

Kerala News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Monday November 5, 2018

Fifteen policewomen have been posted for security at the Sabarimala shrine in Kerala, for the first time in its history. Their main qualification for this job is that all are 50 and above, compliant with the temple's ban on women of a menstrual age or between 10 and 50 years.

Hindu Groups Ask Media Houses Not To Depute Women Reporters At Sabarimala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 4, 2018

Several organisations in Kerala agitating against entry of women of menstrual age into the famous Sabarimala temple have urged media outlets not to depute women journalists to cover the issue as the Lord Ayyappa temple is set to open Monday for a special puja.

Plea Seeking Entry Of Women Of All Ages At Places Of Worship Dismissed

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 2, 2018

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking a direction to ensure that women of all ages and religions are allowed to enter and pray at temples, mosques and Zoroastrian fire temples.

The Women Who Were Turned Away From Making History At Sabarimala

Kerala News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Monday October 22, 2018

When the Sabarimala temple was set to open to devotees on October 17, history was waiting to happen. But, the temple opening for a 5-day ritual was met with protests, aimed at preventing the entry of women of menstruating age groups.