Did you know that there are certain temples in India where men are not allowed? (Image: Canva)
According to traditions, several temples in India does not allow men inside the premises during certain festivals. Here’s a list of such temples. (Image: Canva)
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Kerala: During Attukal Pongala festival, men are not allowed inside the temple grounds. This is done to respect the tradition that celebrates women’s involvement in this sacred rituals. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Chakkulathukavu Temple, Kerala: This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and has a special ceremony called “Naari Puja” which means worshipping the women. During this yearly festival, men cannot enter the temple area and it becomes a women-only affair. (Image: Instagram)
Kamakhya Temple, Assam: This temple celebrates the menstruation cycle of the Goddess Kamakhya and her divine feminine power. During Ambubachi Mela, the temple remains closed for three days, and men are not allowed to enter during that period. (Image: Canva)
Kumari Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu: The temple is for the goddess Kanyakumari, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Men, especially married men, are not allowed into the inner part of the temple where the idol of goddess is kept. (Image: Canva)
Brahma Temple, Rajasthan: The temple prohibits men from entry due to a legend. The rule stems from a tale where Brahma married Gayatri after goddess Saraswati’s delay in a ritual. Angry, Maa Saraswati cursed the temple, forbidding married men from entering the inner sanctum, believed to bring trouble to their marital life. (Image: Canva)
Santoshi Mata Temple, Jodhpur: Fridays are known as Santoshi Mata’s days and are special when women visit seeking peace and happiness. Legends say the temple’s power increases on Fridays, drawing women from distant places to pray for family harmony and joy. During this time, men aren’t allowed in the inner sanctum. (Image: Canva)
