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The Latest Breaking News from Sabarimala

KSRTC to operate more buses to clear Makaravilakku rush

As the inflow of pilgrims continues unabated, the authorities are augmenting the facilities in Sabarimala pilgrimage zone anticipating the influx to hit its peak during the upcoming Makaravilakku festival

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Sabarimala | Travancore Devaswom Board to stop spot booking from January 10 to check Makaravilakku rush

Taking a serious note of the crowd flow to Sabarimala that continues unabated, authorities are bringing in rapid measures to keep the rush under check ahead of the Makaravilakku festival.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Sabarimala temple reopens for Makaravilakku festival

The Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala here on Saturday reopened for the Makaravilakku festival

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

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As Makaravilakku season begins, concerns mount over shortage of Aravana

As Makaravilakku season begins, concerns mount over shortage of Aravana in Sabarimala

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

Authorities take up cleaning drive at Sabarimala ahead of Makaravilakku season

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

TDB to cap virtual queue booking at 50,000 for Makaravilakku festival

Authorities introducing rapid measures to ease rush of devotees for Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala, with daily limit of virtual & spot bookings.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

HC directive to provide necessary assistance to pilgrims stranded on their way to Sabarimala

Kerala High Court directs authorities to provide food, water and assistance to stranded Sabarimala pilgrims.

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

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Thanka Anki sets off to Sabarimala on Saturday

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Sabarimala pilgrimage | Divine odyssey, human pitfalls

Controversies over crowd management have marred the annual pilgrimage to Sabarimala this season. Hiran Unnikrishnan treks up the hill shrine along the Vandiperiyar route to take stock of the situation.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Youth killed in accident

A youth was killed while another person sustained serious injuries on Thursday when a two-wheeler rammed a vehicle carrying Sabarimala pilgrims near Mundakkayam.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

With Mandala Puja nearing, heavy rush of pilgrims at Sabarimala

Over 1 lakh pilgrims flock to Sabarimala for Mandala Puja, police regulate flow of devotees & vehicles, Thanka Anki procession to set off from Aranmula. Food Safety dept. unearths violations, fines imposed.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Surge of devotees at Sabarimala after brief lull; police to intensify deployment for mandala puja

Surge in pilgrims to Sabarimala, police regulate traffic & deploy 2,700 personnel to ensure smooth darshan experience.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Centre writes to Kerala to ensure safe, hassle-free pilgrimage to Sabarimala

Union Minister requests Kerala CM to ensure safe pilgrimage to Sabarimala for Ayyappa devotees with improved amenities & medical assistance.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

Pilgrims attack police check-post on Sathram forest path

Sathram, a key base station along the forest route to Sabarimala, witnessed high drama on Saturday with a group of irate pilgrims staging a violent protest.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

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The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Income at Sabarimala sees fall due to less-than-anticipated turnouts

TDB reports drop in Sabarimala income & footfall due to Chennai floods & Telangana elections.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Sabarimala pilgrim from Tamil Nadu collapses on Sathram forest path and dies

Pilgrim collapses and dies on traditional forest path to Sabarimala Sannidhanam; 29,075 pilgrims have trekked the path since start of pilgrimage.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Government seeks to debunk propaganda on Sabarimala

Kerala Devaswom Minister reviews Sabarimala, seeks to debunk misinformation campaign.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Sabarimala | Chaos, gridlocks give way to smooth movement

At Sabarimala, smooth traffic & order prevail after days of chaos. 50,162 pilgrims visited the temple via virtual queue. KSRTC operated 65 services/hr & curbs on onward journey lifted. Sanitation drive & police deployment same as last season. 30% of devotees were children & elderly.

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The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Brahmana Sabha seeks better facilities at Sabarimala

Kerala Brahmana Sabha (KBS) demands govt. take immediate steps to improve facilities for Sabarimala pilgrims. KBS State President Karimpuzha Raman urges Devaswom Board, police, govt. to collaborate to provide amenities like drinking water, food, transport at Erumeli, Nilakkal, Pampa and nearby areas. Increase number of buses from Erumeli, Nilakkal, Pampa.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Kerala Chief Minister accuses Opposition UDF of making political opportunity out of Sabarimala

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan attacked UDF for using Sabarimala for political gain. He accused them of backing out from proposal to meet union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He also responded to criticism from Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and said situation in Sabarimala was under control.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

Sabarimala devotees endure misery with stranded journeys and lengthy queues

KOTTAYAM: Miserable pilgrimage continued for the Sabarimala devotees as many were left stranded for hours in vehicles at various places on the way to Sabarimala as well as in queues towards sannidhanam on Tuesday also.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Opposition mounts fresh attack on State govt. over Sabarimala; CM to convene high-level meeting on Tuesday

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is slated to convene a high-level meeting on Tuesday morning to asses the situation

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

11-year-old girl collapsed to death at Sabarimala

Preliminary medical examinations suggested that child had been suffering from a heart-related disease since she was three years old.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Limit of daily bookings to Sabarimala brought down by 10,000

Taking a serious note of the pilgrim influx to Sabarimala, the authorities have decided to bring down the limit of virtual queue bookings by 10,000 to 80,000 per day.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Tension on road to Sabarimala as animals run amok when bullock cart parade turned into a race

The carts were brought in for a parade during the Navakerala Sadas. Police sources say the organisers did not take permission for a bullock cart race. Rights activists allege violation of SC order banning bullock cart races

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