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India Activist Held for 'Explicit' Thigh Photo 馃槧

2,548 views 路 Published 12 December 2018 路 13:34 路 Indexed 15 October 2026

Channel: Liberty Politics 路 2018 路 News & Politics

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32-year-old telecom technician, activist and model Rehana Fathima was stopped by protesters from entering the Sabarimala shrine which has been historically been closed to all women of "menstruating age". The shrine management says the ban on women is also because the temple deity Lord Ayyappa was a bachelor. In Hinduism, menstruating women are regarded as unclean and not participate in religious rituals. India's Supreme Court overturned the ban in September which  allows woman of all ages to visit the temple. Ms. Fathima and one female journalist trekked to the hilltop shrine and managed to reach the main temple premises in October. They were accompanied by more than 100 policemen but they had to return after a stand-off with devotees metres from the temple sanctum. She was arrested at her office and was sent to prison for 14 days to allow investigation. Her employer suspended her until investigations are complete. 

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Some people are suggesting that exposing her thighs had nothing to do with the charges. 
From BBC News: "An Indian woman who made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples has been arrested and charges against her include 'exposing her thigh' in a photograph she posted on Facebook while dressed as a pilgrim." 
Source: Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo
https://www.facebook.com/130148817071986/posts/2138750826211765

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