"Lord Ayyappa is a naishtika brahmachari (perennial celibate). That does not mean that he is a misogynist. We should not forget the fact that Lord Ayyappa gave young Goddess Malikappuram a seat just next to him (at Sabarimala)," the 46-year-old leader said. "And, is not menstruation a law of the nature? Isn't only because of that the human race exists?

Source: Economic Times September 03, 2016 08:15 UTC