Huge crowds of saffron-clad protesters, some waving swords, others chanting "Praise Be to Ram"

Sabarimala temple opens again on November 17 for Hindu festival period lasting 41 days

Temple restriction reflects an old but still prevalent belief that menstruating women are impure

Female devotees are still barred from entry by some temples despite campaigns by rights activists against bans

Sites have been used as makeshift homes by several families

Construction of the temple is expected by to completed by 2020, will be open to people of all religious backgrounds

Hindus were barred from visiting the temple by a Muslim woman until high court intervention

Idols were smashed at Gharo temple in overnight attack

ETPB’s promise to build public kitchen for Sikh devotees stirs controversy

Worshippers have been barred from entering temple in Sujawal district, claims petitioner