As Sabaraimala Doors Set To Open Today\, Fresh Protests In Kerala

As Sabaraimala Doors Set To Open Today, Fresh Protests In Kerala: Live Updates

Sabarimala temple set to open for the two-month long annual 'Mandala Makkaravillakku' or the pilgrimage season on November 17.

All India | Posted by | Updated: November 16, 2018 08:55 IST
As Sabaraimala Doors Set To Open Today, Fresh Protests In Kerala: Live Updates

Sabarimala Temple: The third time the shrine will be open to devotees after Top Court ruling

New Delhi: 

As the Sabarimala temple doors are set to open to devotees again, Kerala braces for more protests. Early this morning, activist Trupthi Desai arrived at the Kochi airport and faced stiff protests by BJP activists who had gathered there along with several protesters. she was accompanied by 6 others who were unable to get out of the airport. Ms Desai had, earlier in the week, sent an email to the Kerala chief minister seeking security during her travel to the hill shrine.

The Sabarimala temple will open today around 5 pm for the third time after the Supreme Court ruling that lifted the ban on entry of women between the age 10 to 50.

Yesterday, the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held an all-party meeting on Sabarimala, aimed at discussing the row over the entry of women of menstruating ages at the Sabarimala temple, ahead of the two-month long annual 'Mandala Makkaravillakku' or the pilgrimage season, set to start on November 17.

Here are the live updates of the Sabarimala temple opening:


Nov 16, 2018
08:55 (IST)
What protestsers are doing to prevent entry of women towards the Sabarimala temple:
  • Protesters gathered in huge numbers outside Kochi airport on the arrival of activist Trupti Desai
  • They are checking hotel rooms 
  • Vehicles are being checked, people need to get passes 
  • They did not allow airport cabs to take Ms Desai out of Kochi airport
Nov 16, 2018
08:50 (IST)
Police were deployed in large numbers at Kochi airport to control the situation. Police officers held discussions with Ms Desai and protesters but both sides stick to their stand, according to Press Trust of India.
Nov 16, 2018
08:47 (IST)
Protesting local BJP leaders at the Kochi airport, alleged that Ms Desai and her team came to violate the centuries--old custom of the temple that prevents entry of women and girls in the age group of 10 and 50, reported Press Trust of India.
"She (Desai) came here not for darshan but for disturbing a peaceful Sabarimala  pilgrim season beginning Saturday," Press Trust Of India said quoting protesters.
Nov 16, 2018
08:44 (IST)
While activist Trupti Desai and the 6 others accompanying are stuck at the Kochi airport for over 4 hours, protesters remain persistent on not letting the activist out. Taxi drivers are refusing to take her out of the airport. 
"Won't allow Trupti Desai to go out from airport using police vehicle or other govt means. Airport taxies also won't take her. If she wants, she can use her own vehicle. There will be agitations all along her way even if she  goes out from airport: MN Gopi, BJP, said outside Cochin airport. 
Nov 16, 2018
08:37 (IST)
Nov 16, 2018
08:35 (IST)
The Sabarimala is set to open between 5 and 5.30 pm today. Hours before its opening, activist Trupthi Desai, who will travel to the hilltop shrine, arrived at Kochi airport. She was faced with several BJP activists along with protests who were chanting Swami Sharanam outside the airport. Ms Desai was accomponied by 6 others and remain inside the airport premises. 
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