As the Supreme Court refers the Sabarimala case to a larger bench, thereby giving a foot in the door to the devotees, it is time to grasp the essential ideas that make the case for the tradition so compelling and unignorable.
Tag: <span>ayyappa</span>
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Swami Karpatri and Sabarimala
There have been precursors to Sabarimala where Hindu traditions were also attacked.
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Vratabhanga, Paapa and Adharma: Sabarimala and a Case of Justice in India
The essence of Indic traditions is being tampered with to pacify a lot that doesn't believe in Ayyappa in the first place.
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The Ballad of Ayyappā’s People
Ayyappa's followers in the face of abominable state and police action have been rendered powerless.
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परम्परा बनाम प्रगति
सबरीमाला में स्वामी अय्यप्पा के मंदिर ने हिन्दुओं को भी दो भागों में बाँट दिया है - एक वर्ग जो परम्परा के बचाव में है और दूसरा वर्ग इसे लैंगिक समानता के विरुद्ध मानता है।
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Memories of Ayyappa Puja
Ayyappa puja which I was witness to during my younger days has resurfaced in my mind thanks to the Sabarimala crisis.
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On Sabarimala
The recent verdict on the entry of women in the Sabarimala shrine serves as a grim reminder of the wide gap between the colonial moorings of the modern Indian State and the spiritual aspirations of the Indian people.
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Religious Liberty, Secularism and 'Constitutional Morality'
The concept of secularism with the backing of the constitution has curbed the freedom of religious institutions by interfering constantly.