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Locals oppose Bhumata Brigade's entry inside Nashik temple

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The march was led by Bhumata brigade activist Trupti Desai.

Desai and her supporters earlier today vowed to break the prolonged rule of not allowing women inside the temple.

Desai has demanded that women should be allowed to enter the inner sanctum of Trimbakeshwar temple on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

She had earlier led a march of women activists and attempted to enter the Shani Shingnapur temple.

Meanwhile, the temple trust has maintained that the ban on entry of women is based on tradition, claiming that no objection has ever been raised on the same.

The ancient Trimbakeshwar temple, located 30 km from Nashik, is a major shrine of Lord Shiva having 12 'jyotirlingas', drawing devotees from far and wide.

 

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First Published: Mar 07 2016 | 5:22 PM IST

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