In the ongoing Supreme Court hearings regarding women's entry into the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy invoked the insights of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. She argued that the constitutional provisions, particularly Articles 15, 16, 17, and 25, support the inclusion of women in religious practices. Guruswamy emphasized that these articles prohibit discrimination based on gender and advocate for equality. She noted that historical practices have excluded certain groups from temples, warranting state intervention to ensure equal access. Citing Dr. Ambedkar's debates on the Hindu Code Bill, she argued that societal change often faces opposition but must be guided by conscience rather than majority opinion. Guruswamy also pointed out that the Constitution and subsequent Hindu reform laws aim to expand participation within Hindu society. She stressed that keeping women out of temples undermines the intent of the Constitution and hinders the growth of Hinduism, highlighting the need for reform and inclusion in religious practices.