India, Nov. 3 -- Author : Nithin Sridhar,

Publisher : Vitasta, Rs 895

Through his book, Nithin Sridhar has brought out issues and concerns related to menstruation from India's cultural and historical perspectives, says Kumar Chellappan

The first time menstruation became a subject of discussion was when the issue of women worshipping at Sabarimala cropped up as part of the litigation in the Supreme Court. Women of child bearing age were not allowed to enter the holy shrine of Sabarimala, the pilgrimage centre situated in the forests of Western Ghats in Kerala. The presiding deity is Lord Ayyappa who has many manifestations. There are other Ayyappa Temples in Kerala where women could enter and worship. Since the temple in Sabarimala has ...