Kerala cops deny protection to activists led by Trupti Desai to visit Sabarimala

The agitators ended protest following assurances from police officials that women activists would not be given protection to visit temple.

Bindu Ammini attacked with chili powder on her way to Sabarimala temple

Ammini, a lecturer at Kerala's Kannur University, had entered the temple earlier this year and offered prayers along with Kanakadurga.

Every set of beliefs are human made and our traditions come from a set of beliefs.

The AP women had come with a 15-member group from Vijayawada and they told the police that they were unaware of the restrictions.

The police has declared Sabarimala and adjoining areas as “special security zone” during the entire Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.

Kerala Governor Justice P Sathasivam said state govt had stood for gender equality, social justice and the dignity of toiling masses.

As temple closed, oppn BJP ended its 49-day-long relay hunger strike staged, demanding lift of prohibitory orders, which LDF govt rejected.

It is also practically not possible to ascertain the antecedents and genuineness of all the devotees visiting Sabarimala, govt said.

She is currently admitted in a hospital at Perinthalmanna in Malappuram district.

Two-day program titled 'Aarpo Aarthavam' (Hurray menses) was organised by some activist groups.