sabarimala temple priest

The debate over legality of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple’s custom barring entry of women in the 10-50 year age group saw a new twist on thursday.

Once a temple is a public religious place, it cannot prohibit entry of women said CJI Dipak Misra

Appearing for the priest advocate v Giri said the issue of permitting women of all ages into sabarimala temple was subjected to ‘Devaprasnam’ a ritual performed by well known astrologer