Jul 4, 2024, 07:59 PM IST

Temples in India where men are not allowed

Pravrajya Suruchi

Kanyakumari Amman Temple, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu: This temple situated at the southernmost tip of mainland India is dedicated to Devi Kanyakumari, considered an incarnation of Parvati.

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Kerala: This temple is famous for the Attukal Pongala, a ten-day festival where millions of women gather to cook offerings.

Chottanikkara Devi Temple, Kerala: This temple dedicated to Bhagwati Durga is known for its healing powers. Here, women are allowed inside the temple on all days except during the menstruation period. Men are allowed on most days with some restrictions.

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Maharashtra: One of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Shiva, this temple has separate timings for men and women. Men are allowed from sunrise to noon, while women can enter from noon to sunset.

Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir: This highly revered shrine dedicated to Durga allows men and women during different timings. Men are allowed from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, while women are allowed from 1:00 PM onwards.

Chengannur Bhagwati Temple, Kerala: This temple located in Alappuzha district is dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati. While men can visit the temple, they are not allowed to enter the inner sanctum where the idol is housed.

Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Kerala: Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple allows both men and women. However, women are not allowed to enter the sanctum sanctorum during their menstrual period.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports