Sacred Sisters: From Kamakhya To Kumari Amman, A Look At India's Women-Only Shrines

In Coimbatore’s Linga Bhairavi Temple, only women enter the sanctum to perform rituals. Led by Bhairagini Maas, it celebrates feminine power, echoing similar women-centric temples across India.

Women-centric temples reflect India’s spiritual traditions that honour feminine energy, challenging patriarchal norms while emphasising balance between masculine and feminine forces.

Source : Isha Yoga Center

By Purvi Asthana In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, stands a remarkable temple dedicated to Maa Linga Bhairavi, where tradition takes a progressive turn. Unlike most temples, this sacred space allows only women inside the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum) to perform rituals and worship the goddess. Men and women alike may visit the temple, but when it comes to the core space of Devi worship, entrance is reserved exclusively for women. Female priests called Bhairagini Maas lead the ceremonies, embodying