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TDB warns of strict action after RSS song row at Kerala's Kollam temple
TDB warns of strict action after RSS song row at Kerala's Kollam temple
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 03:57 PM IST
PTI |
Sabarimala darshan route changed for devotees
Sabarimala darshan route changed for devotees
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 05:37 PM IST
PTI |
‘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 high court rebukes TDB for ‘VIP darshan’ to actor Dileep at Sabarimala shrine
A bench of justices Anil K Narendran and Muralee Krishna S, which examined the CCTV footage of the shrine on Dec 5, said the incident was “very, very serious”
Published on Dec 12, 2024 05:35 PM IST
Sabarimala temple logs ₹357 cr record revenue
₹146.99 crore came from the sale of aravana (red rice and jaggery pudding) and ₹17.77 crore from sale of appam (rice-based sweet fritter), two main offerings at the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa
Updated on Jan 21, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Sabarimala hill shrine logs ₹204 crore revenue
The revenue clocked at the Sabarimala hill shrine during the ongoing Mandala-Makaravilakku annual pilgrimage season till December 25 was ₹204.3 crore
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 08:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kochi
Provide food, water to pilgrims at Sabrimala halting points, says HC
Regarding arrangements made to deal with the increase in numbers, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P S Prasanth said that parking numbers were increased from 7,000 to 8,000
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 07:32 AM IST
RT-PCR test mandatory for Sabarimala pilgrims from today
“Covid-19-negative certificate after a RT-PCR test, taken not more than 48 hours prior to their visit to the temple, is a must for the pilgrims to visit the shrine. Else they will not be permitted to undertake the pilgrimage,” N Vasu, TDB president, said in a release.
Updated on Dec 26, 2020 07:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh
Covid-19 negative certificate must for Sabarimala pilgrims from tomorrow
The Sabarimala temple will remain closed after the Mandala puja on December 26 and reopen for the Makaravilakku puja on December 31.
Updated on Dec 25, 2020 07:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
Now, 5,000 visitors can visit Sabarimala in day; RT-PCR test mandatory
The temple was shut for nearly seven months due to the coronavirus pandemic. In November, the shrine reopened for the annual two-month-long Mandala-Makaravilakku.
Updated on Dec 20, 2020 08:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shivani Kumar
Kerala’s Sabarimala temple reopens: Covid-19 negative proof, online booking must for entry
The Sabarimala temple, one of the richest in the country, was closed for devotees on March 18, days before the first national lockdown was enforced.
Updated on Oct 17, 2020 11:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
Kerala shrines under Devaswom Board to open next week; Sabarimala stays shut
The TDB feels that if Sabarimala temple is opened there will be a steady stream of devotees from neighbouring states and it will affect the ongoing Covid-19 control measures so it deferred its decision on the hill temple
Updated on Aug 12, 2020 04:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Sabarimala temple shut for devotees for now; Kerala CM, BJP trade barbs
Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said it was a right decision but the Bharatiya Janata Party termed it a victory of devotees.
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 09:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Sabarimala board puts freeze on temple opening, Kerala calls for talks
The Kerala government, after the temple board and the priest differed over the opening of the hill shrine, has called a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram.
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 04:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Sabarimala priest favours delay, temple body says will open on June 14
The Sabarimala tantri (supreme priest) said he has sent a letter to the TDB commissioner and spoke to TDB chairman N Vasu for postponing the opening of the hill shrine. The TDB, however, claims that it has received no communication in this matter.
Updated on Jun 10, 2020 08:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Sabarimala priest for postponing temple opening, cites rising Covid-19 cases
The tantri said he has sent a letter to the TDB commissioner and spoke to TDB chairman N Vasu regarding the opening of the hill shrine.
Updated on Jun 10, 2020 07:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Central, state minister spar over Kerala opening places of worship
Unveiling the graded exit plan under Unlock 1, the central government had allowed reopening of places of worship for devotees, malls and restaurants from June 8 across the country.
Updated on Jun 09, 2020 08:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Covid-19 update: Sabarimala may turn to digital offerings
The Sabrimala Temple was closed after monthly puja on March 18 days before the lockdown was imposed on March 25. At least 14,000 devotees trekked to the hill shrine in Pathanamthitta district despite the government and TDB’s warnings against large gatherings at the temple in view of the pandemic, according to reports.
Updated on Apr 09, 2020 03:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu
Sabarimala case goes to larger Supreme Court bench: All you need to know
A five-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, will deliver its judgement on petitions seeking review of its September 2018 order that triggered widespread protest in the state after menstruating women were allowed to enter the shrine of Lord Ayyappa.
Updated on Nov 14, 2019 12:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
U-turn in Supreme Court leads to differences within Sabarimala board
A Padmakumar, the president of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) that runs the temple, expressed displeasure that he had not been kept in the loop about the latest position taken by the board.
Updated on Feb 08, 2019 07:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu
India’s oldest elephant ‘Granny Dakshayani’ dies at 88
Awarded the title of “Gaja Muthassi” (elephant granny), Dakshayani took part in temple rituals and processions for decades, but breathed her last on Tuesday after becoming reluctant to eat, her veterinary surgeon said.
Updated on Feb 07, 2019 06:03 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Agence France-Presse
Sabarimala temple trust changes its stand on entry of women
The Kerala government’s counsel, while opposing the review of the Supreme Court’s order on Sabarimala, said that the “essential practice of a religion and the essential practice of a temple cannot be confused.”
Updated on Feb 06, 2019 11:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sabarimala tantri removal not discussed: TDB
TDB president A Padmakumar told PTI that there were several court verdicts on the appointment and powers of the tantri (head priest) of Hindu shrines and the Board could not take a decision without taking into account all these.
Published on Jan 12, 2019 12:03 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Press Trust of India
Sabarimala closes doors, stares at November challenge
On Monday, two women, including a Dalit activist, tried to enter the temple but had to go back due to protests.
Updated on Oct 23, 2018 12:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvanathapuram | Ramesh Babu
Never-before break in puja at Sabarimala temple triggers protests in Kerala
Sabarimala temple priests stopped their puja and threatened to close the temple as two women, journalist Kavitha Jakkal and activist Rehana Fathima, stood 500 metres from the sanctum sanctorum.
Updated on Oct 19, 2018 03:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu
Sabarimala row Highlights: Section 144 imposed in 2 more areas, extended till October 22
On day three of the Sabarimala temple opening, devotees continue to throng the hill for completing their pilgrimage to the Ayyappa temple. However, tension remains as women attempt to enter the temple. After two women unsuccessfully attempted to trek up to the hill-shrine, two women undertook the long walk on Friday morning under a police guard of more than 150 personnel. Devotees have been aggressively protesting a Supreme Court order that allows women of menstrual age to enter the temple, a ban that was followed for decades as a religious practice. With the Kerela government saying it will follow the court order and ensure women are allowed in the temple, protests have swept across the state leading to a state-wide shutdown.The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) is meeting today to find a resolution. Here are the highlights:
Updated on Oct 19, 2018 11:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Kerala govt will implement SC verdict on Sabarimala, make arrangements for women devotees in upcoming season: CM
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said as a government, it has to abide by directives of the top court and make necessary arrangements for women devotees visiting the shrine.
Updated on Oct 03, 2018 07:32 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | Press Trust of India
Former Sabarimala temple board chief plans Jallikattu-like stir
Travancore Devaswom Board’s former chief said majority of women in the state were against the proposal to change Sabarimala temple rituals and saw the controversy around the issue as a move to defame the shrine.
Updated on Jul 27, 2018 10:46 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram, Hindustan Times | Ramesh Babu
Ban on entry of women inside Sabarimala has to pass constitutional test: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court bench told senior advocate A M Singhvi, representing the temple board, that it will have to establish that banning the entry of women was “essential and integral” part of the religious belief.
Updated on Jul 24, 2018 10:08 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Sabarimala case: It’s not a struggle to defeat religious faith
The Sabarimala case provides the Supreme Court with a chance to bridge the gap between the constitutional ideals and our social reality.
Updated on Jul 23, 2018 06:59 PM IST
Gautam Bhatia