Demeanour

Behaviour: Observable actions of a person 

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Lord Ayappa Temple In Sabrimala 

Temple administration of Sabarimala  has a different demeanor towards woman 

They believe that  mensturating woman  are impure 

Different Demeanor towards Impure (Demons)

The Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala has traditionally barred all women of menstruating age. 

The temple's rule followed the still widely-held belief in India that menstruating women are "impure". 

The custom in the temple was challenged by a clutch of petitioners who argued that women cannot be denied the constitutional right to worship.

In a four-one majority verdict last month, the top court had revoked restrictions on women entering the temple following a 20-year legal battle, ruling that patriarchy cannot be allowed to trump faith.

The verdict has received mixed reactions from people in the state.

Latest Reaction: Women Entering Sabarimala Should Be Ripped Into 2 Pieces: Actor Thulasi

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The Kerala government and the Travancore Devaswom Board, which runs the shrine, have accepted the verdict. Mr Vijayan has said all necessary arrangements will be made for the safety and comfort of women pilgrims and that state government would not go in for a review of the ruling of the Supreme Court.

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Changing Times Changing Demeanours