Sabarimala
- Telangana
Special trains to Sabarimala from Telangana from December 13
Hyderabad: In view of the heavy rush of devotees travelling to Sabarimala, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special train services from December 13 to January 2 connecting various stations under…
- India
Ayyappa devotees allowed to carry ‘irumudi’ as cabin luggage: Aviation min
Hyderabad: Ayyappa devotees on the holy pilgrimage to Sabarimala will be allowed to carry the sacred ‘irumudi’ as cabin luggage on flights rather than as check-in baggage, the Ministry of Civil Aviation…
- News
Sabarimala opens for annual pilgrimage; devotees flock to hill temple
Pathanamthitta: Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala opened Sunday evening ahead of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season, which is expected to attract devotees from across the world. The over two-month-long pilgrimage season begins…
- Hyderabad
Special train from Cherlapally to Sabarimala announced
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced special train services for Ayyappa devotees travelling to Sabarimala. A special train service (Train No. 07113) will operate between Cherlapally and Kollam from November…
- India
SIT to submit first progress report on Sabarimala gold case to Kerala HC
Pathanamthitta: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the loss of gold from Sabarimala is expected to file its first progress report to the Kerala High Court soon, police sources said on Monday.…
- India
CPI(M) says Sabarimala women’s entry issue is ‘closed chapter’
Thrissur: Kerala’s ruling CPI(M) said on Tuesday it remains aligned with religious devotees, declaring the contentious issue of allowing women of menstruating age into the Sabarimala temple a closed matter. CPI(M) state…
- Entertainment
Mohanlal’s Sabarimala puja for Mammootty triggers controversy
Kerala: Malayalam film stars Mohanlal and Mammootty are known for their strong friendship. Their friendship has sparked a big discussion onlineafter Mohanlal prayed at the Sabarimala temple for Mammootty’s good health. Lalettan…
- Hyderabad
BJP’s Raja Singh advises Ayyappa devotees against mosque visits
Hyderabad: BJP MLA in Telangana Raja Singh on Friday urged Ayyappa devotees visiting Sabarimala in Kerala not to go to any mosques during their pilgrimage. Singh told reporters here that the devotees…
- Telangana
SCR cancels 14 spl trains to Sabarimala due to lower passenger demand
Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled 14 special trains to Sabarimala due to a significant drop in passenger numbers following the peak pilgrimage season. Typically, the footfall remains high until January…
- Hyderabad
SCR to run special trains to Sabarimala for Ayyappa Deeksha
Hyderabad: In view of Ayyappa Deeksha, the South Central Railway (SCR) will operate special trains to Sabarimala to help the devotees with better connectivity. The special trains will run between December 1…
- India
Sabarimala pilgrims find shelter in Karnataka mosque, granted permit for Puja
Kodagu: A group of six Hindu pilgrims from north Karnataka who were on their way to Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and faced the threat of wildlife attacks during the night, were relieved…
- India
Muslims, Christians exploiting Sabarimala devotees: Sri Ram Sena founder
Bengaluru: Sri Rama Sena President Pramod Muthalik on Saturday said that Muslims and Christians are exploiting the devotees of Sabarimala temple. “Ours is a spiritual country with many temples and pilgrimage centers…
- Telangana
As number of devotees to Sabarimala increases, TDB raises darshan time by an hour
Pathanamthitta: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Sunday decided to increase the ‘darshan’ timings at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala here by an hour following an increase in the number of…
- India
Nipah outbreak: Kerala HC asks govt to issue guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrimage
Kochi: Kerala High Court on Friday asked the state government to issue guidelines, if required, for the pilgrimage to Sabarimala when it opens for the monthly puja in view of the Nipah…
- India
15 Sabarimala pilgrims injured as bus topples in Idukki
Chennai: At least 15 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who were traveling to Sabarimala Ayyappa Swamy hill shrine in Kerala were injured after the bus in which they were traveling toppled near Kuttinakanam…