Leaders welcome SC verdict on Sabarimala Temple, say 'hopeful larger bench will uphold age-old traditions'
"Sabarimala Temple issue has been referred to a larger bench by the Hon. Supreme Court. I'm hopeful, the larger bench of Supreme Court will uphold the rights of Ayyappa & the age-old traditions of Sabarimala. The rights of crores of devotees will also be protected," she tweeted.
Nov 14, 2019, 12:22 PM IST
SC refers Sabarimala Temple verdict review petitions to 7-judge bench
The apex court ruled that the entry of women into places of worship is not limited to the Sabarimala temple only. It is involved in the entry of women into mosques and Parsi temples. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said, "The entry of women into places of worship is not limited to this temple, it is involved in the entry of women into mosques and Parsi temples."
Nov 14, 2019, 11:19 AM IST
Battle over Sabarimala is purely political, not about religion, gender equality or culture
The controversy over Sabarimala is about the agendas of some who are seeking a political right to enter the temple as if it were a public place, not a special place of worship for a particular community.
Jan 18, 2019, 16:12 PM IST
Hindu temples are targets of systematic oppression by government, courts
Hindu temples are often owned and run by the state, and governments have no problem using temple revenues for things that have nothing to do with temples or Hinduism.
Jan 17, 2019, 14:29 PM IST
Kerala: Mass rally against Sabarimala verdict; Trupti Desai to visit soon
Padalam royal family member, Sasikumar Varma criticised Desai and urged the social activist to refrain from making any "provocative' move.
Oct 13, 2018, 14:57 PM IST
Sabarimala temple verdict: Maneka Gandhi, Rekha Sharma, women activists hail SC decision, call it historic judgement
The verdict of the Supreme Court on Friday allowing females to enter the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala has been welcomed with open hands by the women, including political leaders and activists across the country.
Sep 28, 2018, 14:05 PM IST
Sabarimala temple verdict: Devaswom Board to go for review petition, head priest calls decision disappointing
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President A Padmakumar said the verdict will be studied in detail and further course of action will be decided after that.
Sep 28, 2018, 11:48 AM IST
