Pilgrimage has special significance in India. Thousands of devotees from all over the country visit Char Dham Yatra, Kashi, Vrindavan, Vaishno Devi and other religious places every year. But it can be a challenging experience for women if they travel Pilgrimage during periods Lets do it.
There are various beliefs about menstruation in the Hindu tradition. The entry of women in many temples is considered taboo during this period. But the modern approach and the opinion of many saints vary on this. Famous saint Premanand Maharaj of Vrindavan expressed his opinion on this subject and told what women should do in such a situation.
A woman asked Premanand Maharaj – “If a woman has a menstruation during a pilgrimage, should she enter the temple or not?”
To this, Maharaj replied:
According to Hindu theology, menstruation should not be seen by associating with the sanctity of a woman. Saint Premanand Maharaj told that:
Many awareness campaigns are being conducted in the society to break the myths to menstruation. Doctors and scientists consider it perfectly a biological process, which should not be linked to any kind of religious or social taboo.
Now the time has come that women do not feel any hesitation about menstruation and if they Pilgrimage during periods If you are traveling during, then go to religious places with confidence and remember God.
Pilgrimage during menstruation is a subject to personal and religious faith. However, it is not considered impure in religious texts. Saint Premanand Maharaj also has the same opinion that if the opportunity of darshan is not received again and again, then you must see God right from far away. Also, during this time, service or offerings should be avoided in the temple.
With the changing perspective of menstruation in the society, it is necessary that women accept this natural process easily and follow their religious beliefs without any hesitation.
