What do u mean by sanctity. I do not know the basis of this practice, but I feel a male dominated society created such a ' rule '. Can any one think that God is averse to women and God does not like them visiting their worship place. Does this practice imply that all men vsisting the holy place are pure and does not affect the sanctity of the place.
In historic periods killing a enemy country person was a heroic activity. That was the mentality of the people. Now people are educated, argue for the equality of all, give 50 % reservation to backward people to bring them forward, but still we wish in our mind the old concept of keeping backward people backward itself, women in kitchen and home.
If we insist of maitaining the old practices for the sake of its tradition, then the women folk will be in darkness for ever. We will be cruel in the eyes of God if we do not accept the women, whose life is entirely devoted, dedicated and sacrificed for her parents, husband & children.
I do not ask for a change in the tradition in Sabarimala, but it is happening in all walks of life. We must, at least, have a thought on the problems faced by women and how their life can be improved.
