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The paper contains historical, sociocultural, andlegal aspects of the debate over women's admission to Kerala, India's Sabarimala Temple are all thoroughly examined in this essay. Women between the ages of 10 and 50 were previously prohibited from attending the Sabarimala shrine, which is devoted to Lord Ayyappa, on the grounds of religious beliefs and practices. The study explores the beginnings and development of this practice, emphasizing its importance in the larger framework of Hindu religious tradition by drawing on historical accounts and religious scriptures. It looks at the sociocultural elements that kept the prohibition in place and how it affected gender roles and religious customs in Keralan culture. The next section of the paper follows the legal proceedings surrounding the Sabarimala women's admittance case, starting with the Supreme Court's filing of petitions contesting the prohibition of India. It examines the arguments put out by petitions and respondents, who include activists, religious leaders, and legal professionals, as well as the logic used by the court to reach its seminal rulings. Additionally, the study examines the legal and socio-political fallout from the Supreme Court decision, including arguments, protests, and legislative actions. It evaluates the effects on India's cultural customs, gender equality, and religious freedoms in addition to its more general implications for social justice and constitutional rights. This study tries to present a comprehensive view of the Sabarimala women's admittance issue through a multidisciplinary approach, providing light on the intricate relationships between tradition, legislation, and social change in modern-day India. It provides insights for academics, decision-makers, and anyone involved in the continuing conversations about the confluence of beliefs, gender, and rights.

Gender equality, religious practices, socio-cultural dynamics, social justice.