Context: Giving women full rights on all temple rituals is an idea whose time has come.
Background: Recent Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu’s remark that women could be appointed priests in the 35,000-odd temples in the state is long overdue.
Arguments for appointment of women as a priest in Hindu temples
Obstacles in women priesthood
Conclusion: Hinduism will do itself a favour by emulating Sulabha and throwing off the needless restrictions that divide and exclude. Giving women full rights on all temple rituals is an idea whose time has come.