Let's look at Ayyappan Sabarimala Sashtha academically, so that the reverence shall not come in the way.
And that would avoid misunderstanding by devotees.
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And that would avoid misunderstanding by devotees.
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In Tamilnadu the Townsend native temples are for Ayyanar, the guardian.
Mostly the origin is from Chieftains of important contribution being revered then on as guardian of the clan or village.
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Mostly the origin is from Chieftains of important contribution being revered then on as guardian of the clan or village.
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Ayyappan Manikandan is supposed to be a great warrior chief of Mala Arayar tribe (they are still there) in 1000s CE in the forest hills of the current abode.
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The tribe is said to have been attacked by Udayanan - said to be raiding warlord by some, & Chola general by others.
Ayyappan put an end to him. Wavar, his muslim friend fought along Ayyappan.
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Ayyappan put an end to him. Wavar, his muslim friend fought along Ayyappan.
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Mala Arayars seem to have 18 sastha temples on hills around this area, maintained & worshipped by them.
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Sometime after this period Pandalam Pandia dynasty enters these hills after losing a war with other kings.
They settle there & take control of the ruling & temples.
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They settle there & take control of the ruling & temples.
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The temple was for Ayyappan, as revered ancestor.
The forests & hills are difficult terrain. Tiger country.
Women n children n old people who couldn't travel the terrain, thus mainly men were the pilgrims.
A nature imposed filtration, not by dictum.
The temple was for Ayyappan, as revered ancestor.
The forests & hills are difficult terrain. Tiger country.
Women n children n old people who couldn't travel the terrain, thus mainly men were the pilgrims.
A nature imposed filtration, not by dictum.
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As travel became less tedious the pilgrim numbers increased.
Recorded history seems to be Travancore King's family (inc women) visited till 1940.
As travel became less tedious the pilgrim numbers increased.
Recorded history seems to be Travancore King's family (inc women) visited till 1940.
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The abode became famous in South. Collections & devotee base surged.
1950 sees a huge fire.
This is the 2nd turning point.
The hindutva groups enter.
They call it "arson".
Try to fan senti.
Brahminising starts.
Mala Arayars in the area are pushed out.
The abode became famous in South. Collections & devotee base surged.
1950 sees a huge fire.
This is the 2nd turning point.
The hindutva groups enter.
They call it "arson".
Try to fan senti.
Brahminising starts.
Mala Arayars in the area are pushed out.
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The restrictions enter.
By 1965 the restrictions are passed as law.
By 1973 brahmin consolidation tightens.
The restrictions enter.
By 1965 the restrictions are passed as law.
By 1973 brahmin consolidation tightens.
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In this millennium a group files pil for Women's entry. This group is said to be a satellite of hindutva.
The verdict conveniently comes before LS elex.
In this millennium a group files pil for Women's entry. This group is said to be a satellite of hindutva.
The verdict conveniently comes before LS elex.
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Dilemma loop created.
If Govt of KL does not enforce Order it will violate Court.
If implents the hindutva would use it to polarize.
Godmen were brought in.
Keralites were too smart to fall for hindibelt plot.
Dilemma loop created.
If Govt of KL does not enforce Order it will violate Court.
If implents the hindutva would use it to polarize.
Godmen were brought in.
Keralites were too smart to fall for hindibelt plot.
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Meanwhile the case is on review.
Kerala is different from Mangalore in not having the Goan & Canara brahminists & mutts.
But, sandblasting will continue by empowered morons.
Meanwhile the case is on review.
Kerala is different from Mangalore in not having the Goan & Canara brahminists & mutts.
But, sandblasting will continue by empowered morons.
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Meanwhile the Mala Arayas community already have made a claim on the Sabarimala abode.
The next few tweets I shall give links to different media on the issue.
The posts are rich in info.
Meanwhile the Mala Arayas community already have made a claim on the Sabarimala abode.
The next few tweets I shall give links to different media on the issue.
The posts are rich in info.
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Appropriation of Ayyappa Cult:
The History & Hinduisation of Sabarimala Temple.
Restriction on entry of women is recent phenomenon. With history of non-Brahmin influences, historians argue the temple's past closer to Buddhist tradition than Hindu.
thewire.in/history/approp…
Appropriation of Ayyappa Cult:
The History & Hinduisation of Sabarimala Temple.
Restriction on entry of women is recent phenomenon. With history of non-Brahmin influences, historians argue the temple's past closer to Buddhist tradition than Hindu.
thewire.in/history/approp…
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Twist in Sabarimala tale:
Kerala’s Mala Araya Adivasi tribe claims ownership of the hill shrine.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has admitted that members of the tribe used to conduct the main ritual at Sabarimala decades ago.
scroll.in/article/900283… via
@scroll_in
Twist in Sabarimala tale:
Kerala’s Mala Araya Adivasi tribe claims ownership of the hill shrine.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has admitted that members of the tribe used to conduct the main ritual at Sabarimala decades ago.
scroll.in/article/900283… via
@scroll_in
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Sabarimala temple:
Mala Araya tribal to move SC.
The Mala Arayas are believed to have established the hill shrine, which was taken over by the Pandalam royal family and later by the TDB.
deccanchronicle.com/nation/current…
Sabarimala temple:
Mala Araya tribal to move SC.
The Mala Arayas are believed to have established the hill shrine, which was taken over by the Pandalam royal family and later by the TDB.
deccanchronicle.com/nation/current…
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Malikappurathamma:
The catalyst of immense devotion, faith and hope.
vaikhari.org/malikappuratha…
Malikappurathamma:
The catalyst of immense devotion, faith and hope.
vaikhari.org/malikappuratha…
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The post is by an Educational Institute run by Mala Arayar community.
It has some details on the community.
sreesabareesacollege.in/about-us/
The post is by an Educational Institute run by Mala Arayar community.
It has some details on the community.
sreesabareesacollege.in/about-us/
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Forest tribe readies for Sabarimala battle
The Mala Araya community says it was driven away from the temple’s vicinity in 1902.
telegraphindia.com/india/forest-t…
Forest tribe readies for Sabarimala battle
The Mala Araya community says it was driven away from the temple’s vicinity in 1902.
telegraphindia.com/india/forest-t…
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The Tribal Ayyappan?
-Outlook India Magazine
The idea of a Puranic deity is being challenged by the Mala Arayan story.
outlookindia.com/magazine/story…
The Tribal Ayyappan?
-Outlook India Magazine
The idea of a Puranic deity is being challenged by the Mala Arayan story.
outlookindia.com/magazine/story…
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‘Sabarimala belonged to us’: Kerala’s Mala Araya tribe to challenge thantri family.
The News Minute
Members of Adivasi community say their ancestors performed rituals in Sabarimala until they were forcibly removed in 19th century by Pandalam kings.
thenewsminute.com/article/sabari…
‘Sabarimala belonged to us’: Kerala’s Mala Araya tribe to challenge thantri family.
The News Minute
Members of Adivasi community say their ancestors performed rituals in Sabarimala until they were forcibly removed in 19th century by Pandalam kings.
thenewsminute.com/article/sabari…
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History is being deliberately neglected:
Sabarimala and the Brahminisation of an Adivasi deity.
caravanmagazine.in/amp/religion/p…
History is being deliberately neglected:
Sabarimala and the Brahminisation of an Adivasi deity.
caravanmagazine.in/amp/religion/p…
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Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorization of Entry Rules, 1965 (Rules 1965)
indiacode.nic.in/handle/1234567…
Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship (Authorization of Entry Rules, 1965 (Rules 1965)
indiacode.nic.in/handle/1234567…
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The Sabarimala Case Has the Potential to Be a Constitutional Watershed.
2016 nov.
The Sabarimala Case Has the Potential to Be a Constitutional Watershed.
thewire.in/law/sabrimala-…
The Sabarimala Case Has the Potential to Be a Constitutional Watershed.
2016 nov.
The Sabarimala Case Has the Potential to Be a Constitutional Watershed.
thewire.in/law/sabrimala-…
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Sabarimala verdict: A timeline of temple entry issue ahead of SC verdict today
2019 nov.
m.economictimes.com/news/politics-…
Sabarimala verdict: A timeline of temple entry issue ahead of SC verdict today
2019 nov.
m.economictimes.com/news/politics-…
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Sabarimala review:
SC not to examine it immediately.
- The Economic Times
2020 feb 4th.
m.economictimes.com/news/politics-…
Sabarimala review:
SC not to examine it immediately.
- The Economic Times
2020 feb 4th.
m.economictimes.com/news/politics-…
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How long has the ban on women entering Sabarimala existed?
Debate ensues.
The News Minute
While writer NS Madhavan cites incidents of women visiting the temple in the past,
historian MG Sashibooshan has a different argument.
thenewsminute.com/article/how-lo…
How long has the ban on women entering Sabarimala existed?
Debate ensues.
The News Minute
While writer NS Madhavan cites incidents of women visiting the temple in the past,
historian MG Sashibooshan has a different argument.
thenewsminute.com/article/how-lo…
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Sabarimala: Restrictions On Women A 'Recent Phenomenon'.
Outlook India Magazine
Sabarimala Temple's newfound popularity is said to have provoked the first formal restrictions.
outlookindia.com/magazine/story…
Sabarimala: Restrictions On Women A 'Recent Phenomenon'.
Outlook India Magazine
Sabarimala Temple's newfound popularity is said to have provoked the first formal restrictions.
outlookindia.com/magazine/story…
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Sabarimala: Could Earlier women of all ages enter the temple?
There was no restriction on the entry of women in the temple in the olden days but it’s the fact that a large number of women were not coming to the temple to worship Lord Ayyappa.
theasianchronicle.com/sabarimalacoul…
Sabarimala: Could Earlier women of all ages enter the temple?
There was no restriction on the entry of women in the temple in the olden days but it’s the fact that a large number of women were not coming to the temple to worship Lord Ayyappa.
theasianchronicle.com/sabarimalacoul…
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