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Sabarimala pilgrimage suspended for a day due to rain, red alert for Pamba dam

Devotees offer prayers during a ritual to worship Lord Ayyappa.
Published on Nov 20, 2021 06:38 am IST

12-year-old girl on way to Sabarimala stopped after Aadhaar card check

A Rapid Action Force jawan stands guard as devotees stand in queues to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple during the two-month long Mandala-Makaravillakku pilgrimage season, in Sabarimala, Monday.
Updated on Jul 26, 2020 07:54 am IST

High drama at Sabarimala foothills as women, police face ire of devotees

The Sabarimala foothills in Pamba on Sunday witnessed high drama as hundreds of devotees blocked paths and chased away a group of 11 women of menstruating age being escorted to the hill shrine by the police.
Updated on Dec 23, 2018 08:16 pm IST

Day after being blocked, 4 transpersons allowed to enter Sabarimala temple

Four transgenders draped in sarees, who were earlier denied permission to visit the Sabarimala temple on Sunday, completed their darshan of the Lord Ayyappa shrine on Tuesday after securing permission a day ago.
Updated on Dec 18, 2018 04:18 pm IST

Donkeys at Sabarimala have more grace than tantri, says Kerala minister

In the file photo, devotees can be seen climbing over the holy eighteen golden steps to worship Lord Ayyapa at Sabarimala
Published on Dec 02, 2018 07:17 pm IST

Sabarimala temple row HIGHLIGHTS: Government planning to remove restrictions around hill shrine

In this file photo dated Dec 24, 2014, a ‘Karppoorazhi’ procession is being taken out at Lord Ayyappa temple, in Sabarimala. Supreme Court on Friday, Sept 28, 2018, announced it verdict allowing entry of women of all ages at the Sabarimala temple.
Updated on Nov 22, 2018 10:23 pm IST

Sabarimala temple to reopen for a day tomorrow; about 2000 cops on alert, prohibitory orders at Pamba and Nilakkal

Devotees wait in queues inside the premises of the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala on October 18.
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 07:12 am IST

In Sabarimala, it’s Hindu vs Hindu

Lord Ayyappa devotees display placards during a protest rally against the Supreme Court order that allowed entry of women of all ages into the Sabrimala temple.
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 12:51 am IST

Dalit activist makes failed bid to reach Sabarimala, temple doors close tonight

Protestors gather after a lady devotee trekked up with her family to Sabarimala temple, in Pathanamthitta, Saturday, Oct 20, 2018.
Updated on Oct 22, 2018 05:34 pm IST

Tighter security at Sabarimala temple as women in menstruating age plan visit

Hindu devotees wait in queues inside the premises of the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala.
Updated on Oct 22, 2018 04:14 pm IST

There is more to Sabarimala than just faith

Police escort a woman and her family members after she was heckled by the protesters at Sabarimala, Kerala, October 17
Updated on Oct 22, 2018 01:11 pm IST

Tension hangs in Sabarimala’s air as clashes erupt

Protestors block vehicles as they look for women heading towards the Sabarimala temple amid protests on October 17.
Updated on Oct 17, 2018 11:46 pm IST

Congress’ Ramesh Chennithala alleges Kerala dam shutters opened without proper alert, demands probe

The North Paravur MLA charged that there was no advisory from the authorities concerned regarding evacuation of people from the banks of Periyar river in view of huge flow of excess water released from Idukki and Idamalayar dams.
Published on Aug 22, 2018 03:46 pm IST