Sabarimala

Kerala gives nod for land acquisition to build airport near Sabarimala

The order from the Revenue Department states that 2,570 acres of land will be taken between Erumeli South and Manimala

Over 250,000 pilgrims visit Sabarimala in first six days of ongoing season

The portals of the Lord Ayappa Temple at Sabrimala opened on November 17 for devotees for the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku festivals, marking the beginning of the two-month-long annual season

Sabarimala pilgrims can carry coconuts in flights as cabin baggage: BCAS

Pilgrims going to Sabarimala temple in Kerala can carry coconuts in cabin baggage in flights, with aviation security regulator BCAS relaxing the norms for a limited period. A senior official of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) said the permission has been given for the ongoing Sabarimala season that is to end in late January. Lakhs of devotees visit the hill shrine every year and majority of them carry 'Irumudi Kettu' (the sacred bag containing offerings, including coconut filled with ghee, to the Lord). Coconuts meant for offering as part of Sabarimala pilgrimage have been allowed to be carried in cabin baggage for a limited period of time, the official told PTI on Tuesday. The official also said that additional security measures and checks have been put in place in this regard. Under current norms, coconuts are not permitted in cabin baggage on the grounds that they are flammable. "... Coconuts, in the view of inconvenience to the pilgrims to Shri Sabarimala shall b

Bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims from Andhra overturns; 43 injured

As many as 43 people including a boy suffered injuries after a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh met with an accident and overturned near Laha in this district on Saturday. Among them, the condition of the eight-year-old boy, identified as Manikandan, is critical. The mishap occurred when the 44 pilgrims from Vijayawada, were on their way back after offering worship at the hill shrine, police said. District health officials confirmed that a total of 43 persons were injured in the accident, which was suspected to have happened after the driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve in the route. Health Minister Veena George said all those in the bus were rescued within an hour of the accident and the vehicle was shifted from the accident site by 10 AM. The condition of the boy, who suffered multiple injuries, is critical and he would undergo a surgery soon at the Government Medical College, Kottayam, she said. "Five persons including the boy were

Kerala's Sabarimala Temple opens for annual pilgrimage season today

The Chief priest (Melsanthi) opened the sanctum sanctorum of the temple priest in the presence of the thantri of the temple, and lit the lamp at the hill shrine today

Sabarimala temple opened, high footfall on eve of pilgrimage season

The famed Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala here was opened on Wednesday evening on the eve of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season which this year is expected to see a 40 to 50 per cent increase in devotees in the absence of the COVID-19 restrictions. Kerala Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan said unlike the last two years, when the pilgrimage was held according to strict COVID-19 guidelines that limited devotees to around 30,000 each day, this year there were no limits on the number of pilgrims who can come for darshan. "We expect a huge turnout this year. There is no limit on the number of devotees who can come per day. We expect a 40 to 50 per cent increase in pilgrims compared to previous two years," the minister told PTI. Travancore Devaswom Board president K Ananthagopan shared a similar view and said that on Wednesday evening close to 30,000 devotees turned up for darshan. On Thursday, when the 41-day long annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season begins

Thousands offer prayers at Kerala's Sabarimala temple on Chingam first

The Lord Ayyappa Temple witnessed a heavy rush of devotees on as it was opened for special pujas and rituals to mark the beginning of the auspicious Malayalam month of Chingam

Sabarimala's lord Ayyappa temple closes after 41-day long pilgrim season

Mandala puja was held at the Sabarimala's Lord Ayyappa temple on Sunday, marking the conclusion of the 41-day pilgrim season

Rainfall recedes, Sabarimala pilgrimage returns to normalcy

Meanwhile, authorities urged those living on the banks of rivers, Sabarimala devotees and the general public to take necessary precaution in the wake of the raising of two shutters of the Pamba dam

Saturday's pilgrimage to Sabarimala prohibited due to heavy rains

The administration in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district issued an order on Friday, prohibiting Saturday's pilgrimage to the famous Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala in the wake of continuous rainfall

Devotees asked to refrain from visiting Sabarimala temple on Oct 17-18

This is in view of the continuing heavy rainfall in the state

Sabarimala temple opens for devotees for 5 days with Covid-restrictions

After weeks of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Sabarimala temple in Kerala on Saturday opened its doors for five days to allow devotees to conduct monthly rituals

BJP will end rampant political violence in Kerala, says Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed the Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front and said that BJP will bring an end to rampant political violence in Kerala

Sabarimala temple opens for devotees for 'Uthram festival' till March 28

The Sabarimala temple opened on Thursday morning for the "Uthram festival" at the hill shrine in Kerala, which will remain open till March 28.

Sabarimala: Covid-negative certificate after RT-PCR test must for devotees

Post December 26, devotees will be allowed to visit Sabarimala hill shrine only after producing a Covid-negative certificate following an RT-PCR test

Covid-19 effect on Sabarimala: Pilgrims footfall dips from 0.3 mn to 9,000

This time all pilgrims who arrive for the pilgrimage will have to carry with them a Covid negative certificate

Sabarimala security plans completed; to open for 5-day pooja on Oct 16

Security arrangements have been completed at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple which will be opened for the monthly five-day pooja on October 16 evening,police said on Friday. The commandant of the Kerala Armed Police (KAP) Fifth Battalion K Radhakrishnan has been appointed as the Police Special Officer to oversee security, a release issued by the state police said. The Pathanamthitta district police chief and the KAP third Battalion commandant will assist the special officer. According to the release,at a time only 250 persons will be allowed to enter the hilltop shrine. All other routes to Sabarimala, except through Vadasserikkara and Erumeli, will be closed. The COVID-19 health protocol will have to be strictlyfollowed by the staff, officials and devotees,state police chief Loknath Behera said. The temple will be opened for devotees on October 16 evening and regular poojas will be held for five days starting from October 17 morning, which is the first day of the

Kerala to allow Sabarimala pilgrimage complying Covid protocol: CM Vijayan

Kerala government has decided to conduct the forthcoming Mandala Makaravilakku pilgrimage season in Sabarimala for a limited number of pilgrims by following the COVID-19 norms

Covid-19 negative certificates mandatory for Sabarimala pilgrims

Devotees to the hill shrine of LordAyyappa at Sabarimala will have to carry Covid-19 negative certificates for darshan

Sabarimala temple to remain closed for devotees this month: Kerala govt

The government had last week allowed reopening of temples and other places of worship for devotees from Tuesday, over 75 days after they remained out of bounds for them since March 24