Women of all ages can visit Vavar mosque says Jamat authorities

Following the attempt by two Hindu Makkal Katchi women to enter the Vavar mosque, the Jamat authorities said that women who are planning to offer prayers at Sabarimala can visit Vavar mosque as well.

Following the attempt by two Hindu Makkal Katchi women to enter the Vavar mosque, the Jamat authorities said that women who are planning to offer prayers at Sabarimala can visit Vavar mosque as well.

Ayyappa devotees visiting Sabarimala used to offer prayers at Vavar mosque at Erumeli as part of the pilgrimage. After SC ruling that allowed entry of women of all ages to the Sabarimala shrine, confusion pertained whether menstruating women would be allowed inside the Vavar mosque as well. Yesterday, the Jamat authorities issued a statement and said that Ayyappa devotees of all ages can offer prayers at Vavar mosque as well.

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