PATHANAMTHITTA/IDUKKI: As the weather improved, Ayyappa devotees resumed their journey through the Vandiperiyar-Sathram-Mukkuzhi-Pullumedu forest route for Sabarimala darshan. As many as 581 devotees took the traditional forest path after the ban was lifted on Wednesday. The ban was lifted after the forest department confirmed that journey through the route was safe. Meanwhile, a total of 23,208 pilgrims received treatment at …
PATHANAMTHITTA: Tucked away in the serene hillocks of Sabarimala, a ‘Goshala’, is not only a haven for cattle but also home to Ananth Samantho, a migrant labourer from West Bengal, who solely takes care of livestock, including over two dozen cows. A visitor to the cow shed would be welcomed by the alluring smell of incense sticks penetrating the air, …
The Chennai Division of Southern Railway has urged passengers to avoid lighting camphor onboard trains, citing the ongoing Sabarimala pilgrimage season. To ensure the safety of rail users and railway property, lighting camphor or any other open flame/fire is strictly prohibited onboard trains and at station premises,” the railways said in a statement. The railway authorities warned that carrying or …
The Southern Railway has announced that it will operate a Vande Bharat Sabari special train between Chennai Central and Kottayam; and Kacheguda and Kollam Special Fare train. Train No 06151 MGR Chennai Central-Kottayam Vande Bharat Special will leave MGR Chennai Central at 4: 30 am and reach Kottayam at 4:15 pm on the same day on December 15, 17, 22 …
Visakhapatnam: To accommodate the surge in Sabarimala pilgrims, South Central Railway has introduced 22 special trains servicing various destinations. These trains will operate on specific dates, catering to the increased demand during the Sabarimala season. The schedule for the special trains is as follows: Secunderabad - Kollam - Departure: 4:30 pm - Arrival: 11:55 pm - Journey commencing on: November …
The temple will remain open till 26 December for Mandalapooja and reopen again on 30 December and darshan will be allowed till 20 January for Makaravilakku festival Thiruvananthapuram/Pathanamthitta : As Sabarimala reopens for the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, Kerala health minister Veena George said on Sunday that the department has made elaborate arrangements for pilgrims in order to combat the possible spread …