An ashram run by Sabarimala verdict supporter priest Swami Sandeepananda Giri in Kerala attacked on Saturday morning by unidentified people. Giri, also the director of the ashram had been facing threats ever since he expressed his support to women’s entry into Sabarimala. Swami Giri’s two cars and a scooter that belonged[Read More…]
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Sabarimala: Travancore Dewaswom Board denies special arrangements for women devotee
Thiruvananthapuram: Travancore Dewaswom Board (TDB) denies special arrangements for women devotee while entering the Sabarimala temple. TDB president A Padmakumar says, “Earlier also women visited Sabarimala with the present amenities. Further action on the subject will be taken as per the direction of the Supreme Court.” TDB has made amendments[Read More…]
Sabarimala chief priest’s representatives won’t participate in Vijayan meeting
Thiruvananthapuram: The representatives of Sabarimala temple’s ‘tantri’ (chief priest) will not attend a conciliation meeting called by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to discuss the September 28 Supreme Court verdict that threw open the temple to all women, it was announced on Sunday. “Let us hear the final decision of[Read More…]
Sabarimala verdict: Shiv Sena calls for Kerala shutdown on Monday
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (IANS) The Kerala unit of Shiv Sena on Saturday announced a statewide shutdown on Monday to protest the Supreme Court verdict throwing open the Sabarimala temple to all women. Party’s state secretary M.S. Bhuvendran alleged the verdict overlooked the temple traditions and rituals. “The Sabarimala temple has[Read More…]
Sabarimala verdict: Supreme Court lifts ban on entry of women in temple; “Patriarch cannot win over faith’, says CJI
Supreme Court lifts centuries’ old prohibition of women between ages 10 and 50 from entering Sabarimala temple in Kerala on Friday. “The practice in Sabarimala temple violates the rights of Hindu women. It has to be in harmony with the Constitution” said Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. The verdict[Read More…]