Indian women march to temple, demanding 'right to pray

Police in western India have prevented hundreds of women from marching to a temple traditionally open only to men. The protest, led by a women's group called the Bhumata Ranragini Brigade (Women Warriors of Mother Earth), saw the participation of up to 1,000 women, according to some Indian media reports. #RightToWorship began trending in India as the protest gathered momentum. The Shani Shingnapur temple in Ahmadnagar is dedicated to Lord Shani, believed to be a personification of the planet Saturn. The campaign has gathered traction in Indian media and on social media, with many people using the hashtags #RightToWorship and #RightToPray to express support.