The activists, however, expressed concern over its acceptance at the ground level by people
The apex court by 4:1 verdict allowed entry of women of all ages into the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala
Article 14 of the Indian constitution guarantees right to equality
The minister said barricades would be strengthened in coming three days when the shrine be closed
In a 1991 judgment, the Kerala High Court had held that the ban was in accordance with traditions, saying it was not discriminatory under the Constitution
The Supreme court made it clear that there could be no discrimination in matters of faith on the basis of gender or otherwise, said Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala
On September 28, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra lifted the ban on entry of women of menstrual age into the shrine
The temple would be closed on October 22 after the five-day monthly puja during the Malayalam month of Thulam
A visit to the Vavar mosque is an integral part of the pilgrimage to Sabarimala
The BJP, RSS, Congress and Hindu groups are up in arms against a Supreme Court ruling lifting the ban on entry of women in the 10-50 age group into the temple, saying it will breach age-old traditions
Surjewala's remarks came soon after the Supreme Court delivered its verdict saying that it was violative of women's fundamental rights and constitutional guarantees
Rahul Easwar, President of the Ayyappa Dharma Sena, said they were going for a review petition
In a U-turn, the LDF informed the Supreme Court that it favoured the entry of women in the historic Sabarimala temple
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that women have the constitutional right to enter Sabarimala temple in Kerala and pray like men without being discriminated against. Here is all you need to know.
Govt doesn't interfere beyond a point on matters with regard to religious customs and faith, said Chandy
TDB's statement comes at a time when the CPI-M-led Kerala government has a different view and wishes to allow entry to all women
K Surendran also endorsed the suggestion of keeping the shrine open throughout the year for darshan
SC also framed a question whether restricting the entry of women at the temple was violative of their rights under Constitution
A post office near Sabarimala temple provides with this facility to the pilgrims
Women in the menstruating age group are restricted from offering prayers at Sabarimala