Since removal of ban, 1st Woman starts trek to Kerala's 2nd highest peak
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Since the removal of the ban on women to enter Agastyarkoodam peak by the Kerala HC, Dhanya Sanal has become the 1st woman to begin the trek to the peak of Kerala's 2nd highest peak. While the state govt stated the reason for the ban to be difficult terrains, the local Kani tribals say, they have been traditionally worshipping sage Agasthya and claims it to be a custom that women don't go near the temple at the hilltop.