Sabarimala Temple Entry Controversy: Community Outfits Stand Firm

Kerala's prominent Hindu caste organizations, NSS and SNDP Yogam, oppose the entry of menstruating women into the Sabarimala temple, as the Supreme Court reviews related petitions. Both groups emphasize preserving tradition, despite the 2018 court decision allowing women's entry, and hope the state maintains its traditional stance.

Kerala's two major Hindu caste outfits, the NSS and the SNDP Yogam, have reiterated their stance against allowing women of menstruating age into the Sabarimala temple. This comes as the Supreme Court considers review petitions challenging its 2018 decision permitting such entry.

NSS general secretary G Sukumaran Nair expects the state government to uphold the traditional practice of restricting entry, aligning with the community's views. Despite political implications, Nair assures that the NSS's opposition remains firm and devoid of political motivations.

Meanwhile, SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan echoed similar sentiments, urging the government to consider public sentiment and past protestations. The Supreme Court's upcoming hearing on April 7 will be pivotal in deciding the outcome of this sensitive issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)