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Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Pamba: why this river basin's religious and cultural significance extends beyond Sabarimala
September 20, 2025 4:05 pm
As Pamba hosts the Global Ayyappa Conclave, it is worth noting that beyond the Sabarimala temple and its deity, Lord Ayyappan, the river basin represents a vibrant blend of legends, diverse faiths and rich traditions.
In counter to Kerala govt’s Sabarimala meet, Sangh groups to hold their own ‘sangamam’
September 05, 2025 6:57 am
Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) government’s meeting of Sabarimala devotees to be held in Pampa on September
In Sabarimala juggling, Congress attacks CPM over Ayyappa summit, but won't boycott it
September 03, 2025 8:01 pm
UDF cannot afford to antagonise Hindus ahead of the upcoming local body elections and next year’s Assembly polls; LDF and TDB also hint at moderation of stand on women entry at Sabarimala
Amid swirling rumours about his health, Empuraan star Mohanlal performs special offering for Mammootty at Sabarimala
March 19, 2025 8:14 pm
Ahead of the release of Empuraan, Mohanlal recently visited the Sabarimala temple and performed a special offering for Mammootty.
Heavy rush for Tula masa puja at Sabarimala; devotees much more than previous years
October 19, 2024 7:36 pm
The increase in number of devotees assumes importance as the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage to the hill-top shrine is just a month away.
3 yrs before Tirupati laddu row, Sabarimala temple saw a storm over ‘halal jaggery’
October 14, 2024 7:30 am
The jaggery was supplied by a Maharashtra-based firm for 2019-20. Aravana, a traditional sweet made from red rice, jaggery and ghee, and Unniyappam made from rice, jaggery and other ingredients and fried are the main offerings to the deity.
Maximum of 80,000 pilgrims allowed per day at Sabarimala, online booking mandatory
October 05, 2024 10:56 pm
The decisions were taken during an evaluation meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to take stock of the preparations for the upcoming Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.
Kerala techie-turned-priest goes to Sabarimala after relinquishing Church licence
September 22, 2023 11:06 am
When Manoj decided to undertake the pilgrimage by undergoing the mandatory penance, the Anglican Church of South India, to which he was attached, had sought an explanation.
Environment Ministry panel okays Sabarimala airport TOR
June 20, 2023 10:25 am
The airport is proposed to be set up on around 2,570 acres of land in Erumeli, Kottayam District, commonly known by the name Cheruvally Estate
What hasn't changed for Bindu Ammini, the woman who entered the Sabarimala shrine
January 15, 2023 10:14 am
The story of Ammini, a teacher and Dalit activist, on the fourth anniversary of her entry into the temple, as she continues to be ostracised
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Pilgrims throng Sabarimala temple, offer prayers
November 26, 2019 12:27 pm
The Kerala High Court has issued orders to the five Devaswom boards in the state to ensure there is no presence of plastic in the ‘irumudikettu’ (offerings) that Sabarimala pilgrims carry to the temple.
Pilgrims flock to Sabarimala but 'barred' women not allowed entry
November 20, 2019 12:35 pm
The Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala opened Saturday for its two-month-long annual pilgrimage season. An approximate 32,000 devotees offered prayers at the temple Tuesday, even as the police prevented a 12-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu to proceed to the hill shrine.
Sabarimala protests: These two women reached temple hilltop but returned amid protests
October 22, 2018 7:49 am
Sabarimala protests: Police and the two women are likely to return to Pamba as they don't intend to engage in violence. The government doesn't want Sabarimala to be a site for activism
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Hartal in Kerala, widepspread Violence Across State
June 22, 2020 6:06 pm
A day after two women entered Sabarimala, several pro-Hindutva outfits have called for a statewide shutdown. The outfit backed by RSS opposes the Supreme Court verdict that lifted the ban on women of all ages in the temple.
Sabarimala: Protestors block activist Trupti Desai’s exit from Kochi airport
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Activist Trupti Desai is stuck in Kochi airport as protestors block her exit. She was scheduled to go to Sabarimala as the annual pilgrimage begins on Saturday.
Women know where to go and how to behave, Uma Bharti on Sabarimala
June 22, 2020 6:12 pm
On the Sabarimala verdict, union minister Uma Bharti said the court cannot be blamed for its intervention. This comes just days after BJP President Amit Shah said that meddling with the affairs of the temple was a conspiracy by Communists in Kerala.
Supreme Court allows women of all ages to enter Sabarimala temple
June 22, 2020 6:15 pm
In a 4-1 majority verdict, the Supreme Court lifted the ban and said that it violates constitutional principles. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
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