In the midst of the Sabarimala row, a Kali temple in Kolkata has barred the entry of women for the past 30 years.

The pooja committee of the Panchamunda Kali Puja in Kolkata, has been as strict as the temple committee in Sabarimala when it comes to the entry of women into the temple complex.

"Our 34-year-old Panchamunda Kali Puja follows tantra (an ancient esoteric Hindu tradition). Tantric priests from Tarapith have been conducting the Puja every year. We had questioned our ancestors, but they said a female is not even allowed to touch anything," Gangaram Shaw, executive body member of the Chetla Pradip Sangha, told IANS.This practice has been going on for the past 34 years.

Kali Puja will be held on November 6

With the Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala, it can only be seen if this temple will be open to women in future, or whether it will result in a number of protests.