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…
The renowned Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple has opened its doors for the Mandala season, which will run until December 26. Devotees can begin their pilgrimage from Pamba starting at 1 PM on Friday. Virtual queue slots for November are fully booked, with some late November availability. For spot bookings, seven counters have been set up Read More…
Sabarimala: Plans are underway for a 2.7-kilometer ropeway system at the famous Sabarimala temple in Kerala, set to offer a safer and faster transit option for millions of pilgrims. This ropeway will span from Pampa to Sannidhanam, the temple’s central area, aiming to streamline pilgrim access, particularly during the peak Mandala-Makaravilakku season. The project, which Read More…
The Indian Railways is witnessing an unprecedented surge in train bookings to Kerala due to the simultaneous rush for the Sabarimala pilgrimage and the Christmas holiday season. With limited seats available, travelers are advised to book early, as many trains on major routes from across India to Kerala are fully booked for the next 60 Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has granted permission to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to proceed with the selection process for the post of Melsanthies (head priests) at the Sabarimala and Malikappuram temples. This decision comes after a petition challenging the selection process was brought before the court. The petitioners had raised concerns over alleged Read More…