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The document discusses whether women aged 10-50 should be allowed to enter the Sabrimala temple in Kerala. It notes that the original reason for excluding women - that the route was dangerous - is no longer applicable as the route is now safe. It also argues that myths should not be taken too seriously and that excluding women violates their rights to equality and worship, as menstrual taboos are a form of untouchability prohibited by the constitution. The exclusion of women is a custom rather than an essen

Author

Sovesh Mohapatra

Language

EN