The Divya Prabandham or Stotram chanting Goshti performed during temple festivals or tirunakshatram celebrations is a regular custom. In ancient times, only men chanted at Divya Desa temples. In modern times, women also join in chanting at newly established temples. Since the ancient practice was for men only to chant, even in temples where women join today, they sit in the back row to chant. Important Notes: It is not that one attains spiritual greatness only by joining the Goshti and chanting Prabandham or Stotram. Specifically for women, chanting in a temple Goshti is not the only path to the high. Chanting the respective Prabandham or Stotrams on the tirunakshatram day of the Alvars, Acharyas, or Perumal, while staying at their own home, yields the same merit. Moreover, chanting in temples should be done as a form of selfless service. Thinking about who has authority, or about everyone having a right, does not suit our Sri Vaishnava nature. Joining during the service time is an act of permitted service; chanting even for Perumal does not differ in merit. Women should understand our nature and follow ancient traditions.