Thiruvananthapuram – President Droupadi Murmu is set to create history as she becomes the first Indian President to visit and offer prayers at the famed Sabarimala temple in Kerala. Her visit is scheduled for May 19, and elaborate security and ceremonial arrangements are already in progress. This unprecedented visit to the hill shrine, dedicated to Read More…
Pathanamthitta: Sabarimala witnessed a remarkable spiritual gathering, with over 3.5 lakh pilgrims visiting the hill shrine over the past 18 days for the Painkuni Uthram festival, Vishu celebrations, and Meda month poojas. The temple is set to close tonight (Friday) at 10 PM, marking the end of the season. April 14, Vishu day, saw the Read More…
Pathanamthitta, Kerala: In a heartwarming gesture, veteran actor Mohanlal performed a special Neeranjanam offering at the sacred Sabarimala temple in the name of his longtime friend and fellow superstar, Mammootty. The offering was registered under the name Muhammad Kutty, Vishakham—Mammootty’s birth name—along with a separate offering for Mohanlal’s wife, Suchitra. Reports suggest that before embarking Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered the immediate suspension of the Community Policing Project at Sabarimala after a preliminary police report uncovered unauthorized fund collection by the project’s coordinator. The court intervened following allegations that funds were being raised illegally under the guise of community policing. Authorities are now investigating the financial irregularities linked to Read More…
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Modi government is set to revolutionize access to India’s iconic religious sites by introducing ropeways at major shrines, including Amarnath in Jammu & Kashmir and Sabarimala in Kerala. This ambitious project aims to provide pilgrims with faster, safer, and more convenient travel options, especially during peak seasons when trekking to Read More…
The 41-day Mandala-Makaravilakku Mahotsavam at the Sabarimala temple concluded on January 20, 2025, with the ceremonial closing of the temple gates. The temple was officially closed at 6:30 AM after the darshan of Thrikkettanal Rajaraja Varma, a representative of the Pandalam Royal Family, marking the end of the grand religious festivities. The final rituals of Read More…
Kerala: The Sabarimala Temple saw an overwhelming surge of pilgrims as it hosted the Makaravilakku festival. With an estimated 1.5 lakh devotees in attendance, the temple was flooded with fervent worshippers eager to witness the celestial Makarajyothi, a divine light marking the climax of the annual pilgrimage season. The Makaravilakku festival, celebrated on Makara Sankranti, Read More…
The Kerala government has approved a comprehensive ₹778.17 crore development plan for Sabarimala, aimed at enhancing facilities while preserving the temple’s cultural and ecological significance. The master plan, which will be implemented in three phases, focuses on improving the pilgrimage experience for millions of devotees. Phases of the Plan: First Phase (2025-2028): ₹600.47 croreSecond Phase Read More…
The Sabarimala hill shrine has witnessed an extraordinary surge in pilgrim numbers during the 2024 Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. As of December 25, 2024, over 32.5 lakh devotees have visited the sacred temple, marking an increase of 4 lakh pilgrims compared to last year. Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan confirmed that the pilgrimage is progressing smoothly despite Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to prevent VIP darshan from obstructing regular pilgrims at Sabarimala during the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival. This follows reports that actor Dileep’s visit on December 5 caused crowding and blocked access to the temple. The court warned of contempt proceedings against officials who grant VIP privileges that Read More…