Men dress up as women for unique ritual at this Kerala temple

Men dress up as women for unique ritual at this Kerala temple

Follow Us on Google News Kollam, March 25 (IANS) In the heart of Kerala, the Kottankulangara Devi temple at Chavara in Kollam hosts a unique ritual where, for two days, thousands of men transform themselves into ‘women’ in devotion to the goddess. Dressed in traditional attire, they gather in long lines, each carrying a distinctive … Read more

‘Talibani Practice’, Says Husain Dalwai on Siddhivinayak Temple’s new dress code

'Talibani Practice', Says Husain Dalwai on Siddhivinayak Temple's new dress code

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Maharasthra Congress leader Hussain Dalwai on Thursday made a distasteful remark on the new dress code in the famed Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati temple and equated it with the ‘Talibani practice’. The remarks, bound to incite strong feelings and reactions, comes days after his controversial remarks on the Maha Kumbh received backlash … Read more

Siddhivinayak temple treasurer reveals reason behind dress code directive

Siddhivinayak temple treasurer reveals reason behind dress code directive

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) As the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai introduces a new dress code starting Friday, Acharya Pawan Tripathi has opened up about the reasons behind the decision. The temple management has made it clear that visitors wearing skirts, jeans or revealing outfits will be denied entry. In an effort to maintain decorum … Read more