The Supreme Court of India gave its 2018 judgment on Sabarimala Temple mainly on constitutional grounds—not to challenge faith itself, but to test whether the practice violated fundamental rights. Here are the core reasons behind the ruling: ⸻ 1. Equality before law (Article 14) The Court held that excluding women based on age (10–50) is… Continue reading Who is making the rules?
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Why swami Ayyappan loves ghee, coconut and why 18 steps?
(Courtesy: Google Gemini) The offering of ghee and coconut to Lord Ayyappan at Sabarimala is not just a favorite “food” of the deity, but a profound spiritual metaphor for the human journey toward God. The ritual, known as Neyyabhishekam (ghee bathing), is the most important offering at the temple. Here is the spiritual and practical reasoning behind it:… Continue reading Why swami Ayyappan loves ghee, coconut and why 18 steps?