What Kerala’s temple dress code row reveals about faith, caste, and religious reform
Update: 2025-02-18
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M.G. Radhakrishnan examines the evolving debate over dress codes in Kerala’s temples, exploring their intersections with tradition, politics, and social reform. The audio story unpacks how the Sangh Parivar and proponents of Sanatana Dharma frame the issue, while the Left Democratic Front and progressive voices challenge conservative mandates. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cultural rhetoric influencing discourse, the controversy highlights broader tensions between religious customs and Kerala’s long-standing secular and reformist ethos.
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