Sabarimala: In a welcome move for lakhs of devotees, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced a major upgrade to the annadanam menu at Sabarimala. The current offering of pulao and sambar will soon be replaced with a full traditional Kerala sadya, complete with payasam. The new menu, designed to provide devotees with a wholesome Read More…
Pathanamthitta: With the annual pilgrimage season drawing massive crowds, authorities at Sabarimala have intensified crowd-control measures starting today. Officials reported that while the rush remains high, darshan has been progressing smoothly since the temple opened this morning. Pilgrims are being allowed to proceed from Nilakkal to Pampa only after real-time assessment of the crowd at Read More…
Sabarimala: The annual pilgrimage season at Sabarimala continues to witness an overwhelming surge of devotees, with lakhs of pilgrims queueing for darshan over the past few days. However, the massive crowd has led to growing complaints about inadequate drinking water facilities along the queues. Devotees reported long waiting hours without access to sufficient water, especially Read More…
To manage the massive influx of devotees during the Sabarimala Mandala pilgrimage season, Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive special service schedule. A total of 274 train services will be operated, including 32 special trains running in both directions between Kerala and major cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Of Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has taken a decisive step in the ongoing Sabarimala gold theft investigation, granting permission to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a scientific examination of the temple’s gold-plated structures. The move aims to uncover the truth behind allegations of large-scale irregularities and possible gold misappropriation during the temple’s renovation. Read More…
Sabarimala: The virtual queue booking for the Sabarimala pilgrimage will begin tomorrow. Every day, 70,000 devotees can book slots online, while an additional 20,000 devotees will be allowed darshan through spot booking. In total, 90,000 devotees will be permitted for darshan each day. At Pamba, ten resting sheds and a German tent will be set Read More…
In a dramatic twist to the Sabarimala gold heist case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has raided the Bengaluru hideout of prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti, uncovering crucial evidence that points to a Chennai link in the temple gold theft. According to sources, the SIT seized documents and electronic evidence from a luxury mansion in Bengaluru Read More…
In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Sabarimala Temple gold-plating scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court has arrested B. Murari Babu, the former administrative officer of the shrine. Murari Babu was taken into custody from his residence on Wednesday night and questioned at the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram. Read More…
The sacred Sabarimala Temple is set to open its doors this evening for the auspicious Thulam month poojas, marking the beginning of a spiritually significant period for devotees. The temple doors will open at 5 p.m., with Melshanti (chief priest) Arun Kumar Namboothiri performing the rituals in the presence of Tantri Kandar Mahesh Mohanaru. Devotees Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit the sacred Sabarimala temple on October 22 during her three-day visit to Kerala from October 22 to 24. The visit coincides with the final day of the Thulamasa Pooja rituals, adding spiritual significance to her itinerary. Arriving at Nedumbassery airport in the afternoon, the President will Read More…