Thread: Why are women prohibited from entering temples in their menstruation cycle?

Originally Posted by Bhavya

I think most of the religions prohibited women to entering holy places in their period times, One or two religion allowing it,I think in these days women are physically and emotionally weak so may be our elders set this rule to give them much needed rest.

It is possible that women can be weakened in these times, but shouldn't we ultimately give the choice to the women to decide whether they are feeling weak or strong in that period?
Why does someone make the decision? Nowadays, women work a LOT harder than in ancient times, and menstruation doesn't stop them. Then why do we follow the century-old saying up until now?