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Javed Akhtar backs Mohanlal-Mammootty friendship amid Sabarimala prayer row
Actor Mohanlal’s recent visit to Sabarimala has sparked a debate after it emerged that he offered prayers for fellow Malayalam star Mammootty.
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 11:10 AM IST
Sabarimala darshan route changed for devotees
Sabarimala darshan route changed for devotees
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 05:37 PM IST
PTI |
8,000 km walk to Sabarimala by two Kerala devotees for world peace
During their journey, they visited various pilgrimage centres and temples, including four monasteries established by Shankaracharya.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 05:36 PM IST
PTI |
Two Sabarimala pilgrims killed as car collides with bus in Kerala's Kollam
Three other persons, including two children and the driver of the car, were seriously injured in the accident that took place late on Saturday.
Published on Jan 05, 2025 03:21 PM IST
Four of family, including newly married couple, killed in accident in Kerala
The accident took place in Pathanamthitta district on Sunday morning, said the police.
Published on Dec 15, 2024 01:19 PM IST
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‘Very serious’: HC on VIP darshan for actor Dileep at Sabarimala
A bench of justices Anil K Narendran and Muralee Krishna S termed the incident “very, very serious” and underlined it resulted in pilgrims being “virtually blocked” from getting darshan of the deity for several minutes.
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kochi
Kerala police's plan to handle up to 1 lakh devotees daily at Sabarimala temple
The Sabarimala shrine had already garnered several devotees even before the temple opened a few hours before the annual festivities on Saturday.
Published on Nov 16, 2024 12:12 PM IST
Visiting Sabarimala? You can carry ‘flammable’ coconut on flight. Here's how
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has given permission to pilgrims to carry coconuts in their cabin baggage till January 20, 2025
Published on Oct 28, 2024 11:28 AM IST
Online booking to ensure smooth Sabarimala pilgrimage experience: Kerala minister
The temple affairs minister said that it was important to cap the number of daily pilgrims at the temple at 80,000 to ensure a safe pilgrimage devoid of accidents
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Educate pilgrims and tourists on safety
Festivals are integral to Indian social and religious life. Organisers have to be educated about the perils of ignoring safety nets at festivals
Published on Jan 29, 2024 09:03 PM IST
HT Editorial
Makaravilakku festival: Devotees throng Sabarimala temple
On the first day of the Malayalam month of Makaram, the auspicious ‘Deeparadhana’ was performed at the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 06:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kochi
Kerala Tourism plans to launch microsites for promoting pilgrimage tourism
Kerala Tourism is preparing to introduce a series of microsites aimed at showcasing the state's abundant heritage.
Published on Oct 28, 2023 11:06 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala govt issues slew of directions to make Sabarimala pilgrimage of devotees safe and smooth
Kerala govt issues slew of directions to make Sabarimala pilgrimage of devotees safe and smooth
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 06:30 AM IST
HT Analytics
Green flag for new airport at Sabarimala; PM Modi says ‘great news for tourism’
The Kottayam Greenfield Airport project will be developed on a 2,250-acre land with an investment of approximately Rs. 4,000 crores.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 02:32 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash
After pesticide scare, prasad at Sabarimala made sans cardamom
Tests conducted at two labs of Food Safety Authority in the state capital and Food Safety and Standard Authority of India in Kochi had found high traces of pesticide in the prasad.
Updated on Jan 12, 2023 05:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Thiruvananthapuram
Daily footfall to Sabarimala restricted to 90,000
CM had convened a meeting in view of the Sunday’s Kerala HC directive amid mounting complaints of pilgrims who were forced to stand more than eight to 10 hours in queues. The high court had also directed the temple board and Pathnamthitta district collector to suggest ways to control the rush.
Updated on Dec 13, 2022 04:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Thiruvananthapuram
Sabarimala temple opens for Chingam pujas
Melsanthi (chief priest) N Parameshwaran Namboothiri opened the portals of the sanctum sanctorum and lit the lamp under the aegis of tantri (head priest) Kandari Rajeevaru on Tuesday evening.
Published on Aug 17, 2022 09:01 AM IST
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RT-PCR test not mandatory for children on Sabarimala pilgrimage: Kerala
Adult pilgrims and staff deployed to Sabarimala will have to show either a two-dose vaccination certificate or the RT-PCR negative certificate within 72 hours.
Published on Nov 27, 2021 03:25 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
What is Kerala's 'halal' food controversy? Explained
The controversy began following the use of halal-certified jaggery to prepare the prasadam at the Sabarimala temple.
Published on Nov 25, 2021 08:24 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Poulomi Ghosh
Devotees allowed to visit Sabarimala in batches after temporary ban lifted
The decision to resume the pilgrimage to Sabarimala temple was made after authorities noted on Saturday that no major rainfall was reported in the region.
Published on Nov 21, 2021 03:19 PM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sabarimala pilgrimage suspended for a day due to rain, red alert for Pamba dam
Braving inclement weather conditions and the Covid-19 situation, hundreds of devotees have been trekking the Sabarimala hills to offer prayers at the Ayyappa temple since it opened on November 16 for the two-month-long annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.
Published on Nov 20, 2021 06:37 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sabarimala board issues clarification on ‘halal’ markings after row
The Travancore Dewasom Board (TDB) filed the reply after a devotee moved the HC on Wednesday questioning ‘halal’ specifications on jaggery packets.
Updated on Nov 19, 2021 05:19 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala’s Sabarimala temple to reopen today for monthly pooja
Devotees who were unable to visit the shrine in October due to the flood situation and had booked their slot, are also being permitted entry.
Published on Nov 02, 2021 08:41 AM IST
Kerala flood: Over 25 dead due to heavy rains; Idduki, Kottayam worst hit
Kerala rain: Rescue efforts are in full swing, with the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, and the Indian Navy joining in with the local administration to assist the relief operations.
Updated on Oct 18, 2021 12:17 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Pilgrims told to not visit Kerala’s Sabarimala amid rainfall, floods
The Travancore Devaswom Board has urged devotees not to visit the Sabarimala temple, which had only just reopened its doors for the ‘Thula Masam’ poojas on Saturday.
Published on Oct 17, 2021 07:29 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Online booking for Makara Jyothi at Sabarimala opens
The decision about entry of devotees at Sabrimala during the pilgrimage season was taken by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan after a meeting held earlier this month to review the Covid-19 situation in the state.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 08:14 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sabarimala: 25,000 jabbed devotees daily, negative RTPCR valid. Details here
Only those who have been inoculated with both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine or those carrying a negative RTPCR report would be permitted to enter
Published on Oct 07, 2021 09:19 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sabarimala temple opens; RT-PCR report or vaccine certificate must
Sabarimala temple has reopened for five days from July 17 to July 21, officials said, adding that pilgrims wishing to visit will be allowed to enter the shrine only if they show a Covid-19 vaccination certificate of both doses or a negative RT-PCR report issued within 48 hours.
Published on Jul 17, 2021 08:25 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
Sabarimala temple to open for monthly rituals from today, but conditions apply
Lord Ayappa temple in Kerala's Sabarimala would be opened for its monthly puja rituals from July 17 to 21. No more than 5,000 devotees will be allowed, all of who must produce their negative Covid-19 test reports issued within the past 48 hours.
Published on Jul 16, 2021 06:56 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
Sabarimala temple issue: CM Pinarayi Vijayan says everything going on smooth now
Asking why the party should be worried about it now, he told reporters in Pattambi in Palakkad district if any issue crops up after the final verdict it would be discussed with all sections of society.
Published on Mar 19, 2021 04:30 PM IST
PTI | , Pattambi
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