In a Supreme Court hearing regarding gender discrimination in religious practices, the Indian government defended the entry restrictions for men at various temples, asserting that Hinduism honors women significantly. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized that the 2018 judgment lifting the ban on women's entry at the Sabarimala temple misrepresented Hindu customs by suggesting male superiority. He provided examples of temples where men's entry is restricted, such as the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Kerala, known for its record female gatherings, and the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, where married men traditionally do not enter. Other cited temples include the Bhagavati Amman Temple in Kanyakumari and the Kamrup Kamakhya Temple in Assam, which bars men during specific rituals. The Centre argues that these practices reflect deep-rooted religious beliefs rather than gender discrimination, thus challenging the application of modern gender equality principles to ancient customs.