Temples in Maharashtra can no longer cite centuries-old traditions to ban the entry of women. The Bombay High Court ruled today that offering prayers at a temple "is the fundamental right of a
woman and the government's fundamental duty to protect their (women)
right."
The Maharashtra government has said it will take all steps to comply with the order by enforcing a law that provides six months in prison for preventing anyone from entering a temple.
"This is a victory for all women and for the constitution," said activist Trupti Desai pledging to pray tomorrow at a famous temple to Lord Shani or Saturn in the Ahmednagar district of the state.
Woman Activist Trupti Desai has been stopped in the past by the police and hundreds of locals, including women, from forcing her way into the Shani Shingnapur temple, where women are not allowed into the inner sanctum.
The Maharashtra government has said it will take all steps to comply with the order by enforcing a law that provides six months in prison for preventing anyone from entering a temple.
"This is a victory for all women and for the constitution," said activist Trupti Desai pledging to pray tomorrow at a famous temple to Lord Shani or Saturn in the Ahmednagar district of the state.
Woman Activist Trupti Desai has been stopped in the past by the police and hundreds of locals, including women, from forcing her way into the Shani Shingnapur temple, where women are not allowed into the inner sanctum.
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