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Are women allowed in Hindu temple?
Many Hindus believe that the energy or chaitanya of a woman’s body is polluted during menstruation. Most temples allow women to enter as long as they are not on their period, but the Sabarimala temple is one of the few banning women of childbearing age altogether.
Why in some temples women are not allowed?
Lord Brahma Temple, Rajasthan This well-known Brahma Temple prohibits married men from entering the sanctum sanctorum to worship the deity. This turn of events infuriated Goddess Saraswati, who cursed that no married man will be allowed to enter the inner sanctum; or else, trouble shall arise in his marital life.
Are there temples where women are not allowed?
Kamakhya Temple In Andhra Pradesh. Just like the famous Kamakhya temple of Guwahati, the Kamakhya Peetham in Visakhapatnam also denies the entry of men for some days every month. The temple bars men from entering for four to five days to observe the privacy of women during their period of menstruation.
Can a girl go to temple in periods?
Women monks and devotees are also allowed to enter the temple even during menstruation. In many parts of India, menstruation is still considered to be impure in the Hindu faith. Women are prohibited from participating in normal life while menstruating.
What are the roles of Hindu women?
Traditionally in Hinduism, a woman’s role has been seen as supporting family life including playing an important role in the religious activities of the family. That said, all women have different roles, because of their varnashrama dharma , which is their duties depending on the stage of life they are at.
Why do we remove shirt in temple?
According to ancient Indian tradition, the mind as well as body should be pure and simple while visiting a place of worship. In fact, a temple is not a spot where one can show off wealth or attire. This belief led to the ban on shirt, a symbol of wealth, inside temples.
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