150 Women March to End ‘Men-Only’ Temple Restrictions

The women represented the Bhumata Brigade in Maharashtra, India and have previously attempted to break a similar ban in January but were blocked by authorities.

Men who enter the Trimbakeshwar temple must wear specific clothing and priests in the local area have stated that the sanctum has certain rays that are harmful for women. The Bhumata Brigade’s leader, Trupti Desai, stated that the group will “try to enter the sanctum in a peaceful manner.” However, around 100 women were detained while on their march towards the temple.

 

Cover image courtesy of the New York Times.

By S. Nicole Lane on March 9, 2016
Nicole is a women's health journalist living in Chicago. Her sex and art column, "Intimate Justice" can be found on Sixty Inches from Center. She also contributes to The Establishment, HelloGiggles, GO Magazine, and elsewhere. In addition to writing she is an artist who works with assemblage and sculpture. She tweets at @snicolelane.