Sudeep Paul

1 month ago | t.ly | Madhavankutty Pillai |Ramesh Singh |Ullekh NP |Sudeep Paul

FOR A STATE that prides itself on being progressive, Kerala has been grappling with a resurgence of caste discrimination, particularly within temple spaces. The Koodalmanikyam Temple in Thrissur has become the centre of controversy after priests (tantris) boycotted all temple ceremonies in protest against the appointment of a so-called avarna individual to a non-priestly role. Their justification? A supposed violation of the temple norms.

1 month ago | openthemagazine.com | Madhavankutty Pillai |Ramesh Singh |Ullekh NP |Sudeep Paul

FOR A STATE that prides itself on being progressive, Kerala has been grappling with a resurgence of caste discrimination, particularly within temple spaces. The Koodalmanikyam Temple in Thrissur has become the centre of controversy after priests (tantris) boycotted all temple ceremonies in protest against the appointment of a so-called avarna individual to a non-priestly role. Their justification? A supposed violation of the temple norms.

1 month ago | openthemagazine.com | Siddharth Singh |Rajeev Deshpande |Sudeep Paul |Madhavankutty Pillai

ABVP has become the nursery of the new establishment