Why Sabarimala temple is not allowing ladies?

Sabarimala Temple is a temple of Shasta situated in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India. Traditionally, women of reproductive age were not permitted to worship there. This restriction was explained as the need to respect the celibate nature of the deity (a young teenage male) in this temple.

What is the history of Sabarimala temple?

The shrine of Sabarimala is an ancient temple. It is believed that the prince of Pandalam dynasty, an avatar of Shasta, meditated at Sabarimala temple and became one with the divine. The place where the prince meditated is the Manimandapam. There are many Shasta temples in South India and across the globe.

How old is Lord Ayyappa?

Sajeev, who is 47 now, maintains the 41-day vratham and visits the temple every year during the pilgrimage season, his father having first taken him at the age of five or six.

Why mens are not allowed in temple?

The temple dates back to 14th century. The reason why men are not allowed on the premises is that according to legends, Lord Brahma performed a yagna at the Pushkar lake which he had to perform with his wife goddess Saraswati.

Why men are not allowed in certain temples?

Lord Brahma Temple, Rajasthan This well-known Brahma Temple prohibits married men from entering the sanctum sanctorum to worship the deity. This turn of events infuriated Goddess Saraswati, who cursed that no married man will be allowed to enter the inner sanctum; or else, trouble shall arise in his marital life.

Is Lord Ayyappa married?

Ayyappan temples typically show him as a celibate yogi. A few important temples such as the one at Achankovil Sree Dharmasastha Temple near Travancore, however, depict him as a married man with two wives Poorna and Pushkala, as well as a son Satyaka.

Is Ayyappa real?

According to the other version, Lord Ayyappa is a historical figure. He was born in the royal family of Panthalam, a small kingdom located in Patthanamthitta district of Kerala. Sabarimala Temple is located in the same district. He grew up in the palace of Panthalam.