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KOCHI: Bhumata Brigade –led by Trupti Desai – will arrive in Sabarimala temple once the temple opens on November 16 for Mandala-Makaravilakku season. Already, we have been receiving threats, with some people warning us of dire consequences if we enter Kerala. Others threatened to commit suicide if we went to the temple,” she said. A copy of the letter would also be sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Maharashtra chief minister.“Several women tried to enter the temple and failed as they didn’t get adequate police protection and support. We are requesting Kerala government and police to provide us security and ensure smooth darshan at the temple,” said Desai.After Supreme Court started hearing PIL to allow female devotees in the age group of 10-50 to the Sabarimala temple, Bhumata Brigade had been sending communication to Travancore Devaswom Board to permit women entry..