Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Dalit Woman Denied Temple Entry in Kurnool
A Dalit woman named Malathi was not allowed to enter the inner part of a temple in Kurnool district by the priest.
The priest said she had 'limits' and couldn't go inside.
Malathi got upset and argued with the priest.
She then went to the police and filed a complaint.
She wants the priest to be punished so that no one else faces the same problem.
The police have said they will investigate the matter.
Malathi believes everyone should be treated equally in a temple, and caste should not be a reason to deny entry.
A Dalit woman, Malathi, was denied entry into the inner premises of Sunkulamma Temple in Kurnool district by the temple priest.
The priest, Janardhan, allegedly told Malathi that she has 'limits' and is not permitted to enter the inner premises.
Malathi lodged a complaint at the Orvakal police station under the SC / ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The priest's son, Vamsi, reportedly supported his father during the incident, leading to a heated argument.
Orvakal police confirmed receiving the complaint and stated that a case would be registered and investigated as per law.
- Who
- Malathi (Dalit woman), Priest Janardhan and his son Vamsi
- What
- Denial of temple entry based on caste
- When
- Recent (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Sunkulamma Temple, Somayajulapalli village, Orvakal mandal, Kurnool district
- Why
- Caste-based discrimination
- Location
- Somayajulapalli village, Orvakal mandal, Kurnool district
- Temple Name
- Sunkulamma Temple
- Complainant
- Malathi (government employee, Mala community)
- Accused
- Priest Janardhan and his son Vamsi
- Complaint Lodged At
- Orvakal police station
- Act Cited
- SC / ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act