Cops' photo on Sabarimala sacred steps sparks row, senior officer orders inquiry
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cops' photo on Sabarimala sacred steps sparks row, senior officer orders inquiry

India Today  

A photo of 28 Kerala police personnel posing on the hallowed 18 steps, called ‘Pathinettampadi’ of the Sabarimala temple triggered widespread outrage among devotees and Hindu organisations. The incident took place on Sunday, after the deployment of the first batch of police officers stationed at ‘Sannidhanam’, the holy shrine, ended. The 18 steps hold immense symbolic and spiritual importance in Sabarimala rituals, with devotees approaching them with deep reverence. Hindu organisations demanded a formal apology from the police, stressing the need for better awareness of temple traditions amongst officials posted at the shrine.

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No Photography Permitted In Sanctum Of Sabarimala Temple, Except For Ceremonies And Festivals: Kerala High Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

No Photography Permitted In Sanctum Of Sabarimala Temple, Except For Ceremonies And Festivals: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered that photography is not permitted in the sanctum of Sabarimala temple especially in pathinettam padi and thirumuttam, except in connection with ceremonies and festivals. The Travancore Devaswom Board had earlier submitted before the Court that the pilgrims were taking photos and videos in the thirumuttam of Sabarimala using mobile phone in spite of …

Kerala govt issues slew of directions to make Sabarimala pilgrimage of devotees safe and smooth
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala govt issues slew of directions to make Sabarimala pilgrimage of devotees safe and smooth

Hindustan Times  

The directions were issued in a review meeting held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. All the departments and the Travancore Devaswom Board decided in the meeting that the work assigned to them and the preparations for the pilgrimage would be completed in time, the CMO statement said. Vijayan also said training should be given to police …

Kerala High Court Issues Directions For Crowd Management At Sabarimala
2 years ago

Kerala High Court Issues Directions For Crowd Management At Sabarimala

Live Law  

The Kerala High on Monday issued directions for crowd management in Sabarimala Temple, anticipating heavy footfall for the upcoming days amid Mandala festival. State has also decided to limit the number of online virtual queue bookings to 90,000 per day, Senior Government Pleader informed the Court. On Sunday, the Court held a Special online sitting to consider issues of crowd …

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