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......

Tension mounts as devotees stop women from travelling to Sabarimala

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, however, told reporters that no one would be allowed to block anyone from proceeding to the shrine. IMAGE: Devotees stop a car to check if any women of......

'Communists want to finish the faith'

'These atheist people wanted to finish the progress of Sabrimala temple devotees and now they are using this (the Supreme Court verdict) as a weapon to destroy the believers.' IMAGE: Ayyappa......

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,......