You must have heard about Sabarimala and Shani Shingnapur temple where women are not allowed to enter. But have you ever heard of any temples in India where men are strictly prohibited? Indian women have faced gender discrimination for a long time now and even today, they haven’t been liberated from all the societal norms. But, there are places within India where women are not allowed to worship. These are some of those very few temples where men are barred from entering the premise either throughout the year or on specific occasions. Attukal Temple, Kerala www.keralatourism.org Renowned for its Pongala festival, where millions of women gather every year, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Kannaki (Parvati) and is also known as ‘Women’s Sabrimala.’ As per Hindu mythology, the temple is associated with the divine power of women to defeat evil forces in the society. During this festival which falls in the month of February and March, women o...