Sabarimala Comments

You are right Ma'am. Though, an ardent devotee would not budge an inch. Womwn and dalits have been at the receiving end since ages. During the rule of Travancore kings in eighteenth century, young dalit women were subjected to inhuman treatment at the hands of state officials,

Its a pleasure receiving a very positive feedback on the poem. Thanks a lot.

Yes, a Hindu temple at Sabarimala in the Southern most state of Kerala in India. Lord Ayyapa is the Presiding Deity at this temple. Devotees have to observe austerity and penance before going there for worship.

Geeta ji, I think religious beliefs and practices should be subjected to a critical review from time to time. I was taken aback when somebody blamed SC hearing (on Sabarimala case) for the Kerala floods and deluge. Thanks for your kind words.

Thanks, Richard. Religious practices should accommodate all logical and pragmatic views which reflect the ethos of contemporary times.

Very pertinent. We hope there is complete transformation through scraping of traditional temporal management system. It should recognise gender equality among devotees as well as the priests in temples. Thanks a lot, Savita ji, for your valuable inputs on the subject.