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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala govt. may set up Sabarimala Development Authority

The Kerala government is examining the possibility of forming a new entity, the Sabarimala Development Authority, to oversee the infrastructure development and construction activities related to Sabarimala and to coordinate the functioning of various departments which are involved in the activities involved in the pilgrimage, Devaswom Minister V.N. The Sabarimala Master Plan has been approved by the government so as …

Development Sabarimala Plan Sannidhanam Pampa Vasavan

2 months ago

Solar energy to power Sabarimala pilgrimage from next season onwards

The Hindu

The next annual pilgrimage season at Sabarimala, one of south India’s largest religious events, promises to mark a milestone in Kerala’s journey towards a sustainable future. According to the Travancore Devaswom Board, the Sabarimala pilgrimage zone, including the sacred hill shrine, will transition to solar energy from the next season with the launch of a 2.5 MW solar power plant …

Solar Sabarimala Power Plant Cial Sannidhanam Tdb Sabarimala Pilgrimage

2 months, 1 week ago

Massive cleaning drive being undertaken at Sabarimala

The Hindu

With the devotees who had camped in and around Sabarimala for days on end finally descending the hillock after the Makaravilakku festival, authorities have launched a massive cleaning operation to restore the site. According to officials, the entire pilgrimage area has been divided into 18 sectors for systematic cleaning, with special focus on the Sannidhanam and its surroundings. The cleaning …

Cleaning Sabarimala Makaravilakku

2 months, 1 week ago

Makaravilakku celebrated at Sabarimala

The Hindu

Amid an unprecedented rush of devotees who had been camping in and around the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple for the past few days, the Makaravilakku festival was celebrated at the hill shrine on Tuesday. Braving the heavy crowd, thousands of devotees waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the Makarajyoti, the celestial star that appears on the eastern horizon of …

Devotees Sabarimala Makaravilakku

Over 1.5 lakh devotees expected for Makaravilakku darshan at Sabarimala

New Indian Express

PATHANAMTHITTA: The Sabarimala temple is all set for the Makaravilakku festival with an expected pilgrim inflow of over 1.5 lakh people waiting to glimpse the celestial light, Makarajyothi. Travancore Devaswom Board president P S Prashanth said all preparations for this year’s Makaravilakku festival have been completed. On Monday morning, the TDB president, Sabarimala chief police coordinator S Sreejith, special commissioner …

Tdb Makaravilakku President Sabarimala

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elaborate Security Arrangements for Makaravilakku Festival at Sabarimala

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place for the Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala Hill Shrine on Tuesday. Apart from police, the personnel of the fire and rescue department, NDRF have also been deployed at vantage points for the "Makara Jyothi" darshan which is expected to be viewed by over 2.5 lakh devotees. The police have requested devotees coming …

Devotees Makara Darshan Allowed Sannidhanam Jyothi Nilakkal

Sabarimala all set for Makaravilakku on Tuesday

The Hindu

The Travancore Devaswom Board anticipates around 1.5 lakh devotees at the Sannidhanam for the Makaravilakku ritual on Tuesday. He said only 40,000 devotees would be allowed access to the hillock via the virtual queue system while spot bookings had been capped at 1,000. The movement of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses from Nilackal to Pampa would be regulated starting …

Sannidhanam Pampa Makaravilakku Nilackal

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala police deploy 5,000 personnel at Sabarimala ahead of Makaravilakku

India Today

Ahead of the Makaravilakku festival tomorrow at Sabarimala, Kerala State Police Chief Sheikh Darvesh Sahib reached the Sannidhanam and reviewed the police preparations. Teams from the state police, fire and rescue, and NDRF have checked the security at all important places where people go to see the sacred ‘Makara Jyothi’ flame. Sannidhanam Police Special Officer V Ajith informed that devotees …

Devotees Makara Raf Allowed Sannidhanam Nilakkal Pampa

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thiruvabharanam procession begins from Pandalam

The Hindu

The customary procession carrying the Thiruvabharanam set off to the Sannidhanam from Pandalam on Sunday afternoon. The proceedings during the day began with the authorities shifting the sacred jewellery from the strongroom of the Srambickal Palace to the adjoining Valiyakoickal Sastha temple by 4 a.m. The procession, which began in the afternoon, is slated to reach Laha on Monday after …

Temple Sannidhanam Thiruvabharanam

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Petta Thullal held at Erumely

The Hindu

Petta Thullal, the ritualistic dance marking the last leg of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season, was held with traditional gaiety at Erumely on Saturday. The teams of Ayyappa devotees from Ambalappuzha and Alangad staged the ceremonial mass dance as thousands thronged the streets of the temple town to witness the unique celebration of communal harmony. The group, accompanied by three …

Sabarimala Erumely

2 months, 2 weeks ago

All arrangements in place for Makaravilakku

The Hindu

To ensure the safety of devotees flocking to Sabarimala to witness the celestial light, Makarajyothi, authorities have implemented extensive arrangements. The Pathanamthitta District Medical Office has established a control room operating from Monday for the next 72 hours to coordinate health services. Along the pilgrim routes, 17 emergency medical centres have been set up between Pampa and the Sannidhanam, with …

Devotees Sannidhanam Pampa Makaravilakku

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala cabinet approves Rs 1,033.62 crore Sabarimala Master Plan

India Today

The Kerala state government has approved the Sabarimala Master Plan, which outlines a comprehensive development blueprint for key areas like ‘Sannidhanam’, Pampa, and the Truck Route. The Truck Route development is projected at Rs 47.97 crore, with Rs 32.88 crore allocated for Phase 1 and Rs 15.50 crore for Phase 2. The total cost of the development of Pampa is …

Sabarimala Plan Crore Phase Sannidhanam Pampa Truck Route

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Makaravilakku festival: Kerala HC directs TDB to augment security measures at Sabarimala

The Hindu

The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to augment security measures at Sabarimala in connection with Makaravilakku and also to put curbs on permitting entry of pilgrims and vehicles to the hill shrine, as part of crowd management. The directive came on suo motu proceedings initiated by the court based on a report filed by the Sabarimala …

Board Crowd Management Sabarimala Sannidhanam Court Directed Makaravilakku

3 months ago

Kerala: Daily footfall crosses 1 lakh at Sannidhanam

New Indian Express

SABARIMALA: The number of devotees visiting the Sannidhanam at Sabarimala crossed the one lakh mark on Monday, with 1,06,621 devotees making the pilgrimage. The TDB reported that 22,769 people visited through spot booking, while 5,175 came through Pulmedu. As of Monday, 30,78,049 devotees have visited Sabarimala, a significant increase from last year’s 26,41,141. There has also been a substantial increase …

Sabarimala Tdb Pampa Kerala Daily

3 months ago

TDB reduces virtual queue and spot booking entries for Mandala Puja days

The Hindu

In an effort to manage the influx of devotees at Sabarimala during the Mandala Puja, the Travancore Devaswom Board has reduced the daily cap on virtual queue and spot bookings. Under the latest arrangement, 50,000 pilgrims will be allowed entry via the virtual queue on December 25, coinciding with the Tanka Angi procession’s arrival at the Sabarimala. The temple witnessed …

Sabarimala Sannidhanam Tdb Virtual Queue Mandala Puja

3 months, 1 week ago

Preparations for crowd control ramped up at Sabarimala

The Hindu

With less than a week remaining for the first leg of the annual pilgrimage season at the Sabarimala temple to conclude, authorities have ramped up preparations to manage the expected surge in devotees starting Sunday. A high-level meeting, chaired by Sabarimala Additional District Magistrate Arun S. Nair, on Thursday focussed on strategies to handle the anticipated rise in footfalls due …

Sabarimala Virtual Queue

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Security heightened at Sabrimala on Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

New Indian Express

PATHANAMTHITTA: Kerala Police and Central forces strengthened security at Sabarimala on Friday in the wake of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary. Following a high alert concerning the areas from Pamba to Sannidhanam, a 17-member commando team was deployed to ensure security at Sannidhanam. Meanwhile, the third batch of police officers, including 30 CIs, 100 SIs and 1,550 civil police officers, …

Sannidhanam

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Devotee can’t stay at Sannidhanam indefinitely: Kerala HC

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Kerala High Court has held that the continued occupation of Sunil Kumar alias Sunil Swami, an exporter hailing from Kollam, at Room No. 401 of Sahyadri Pilgrim Centre, Sabarimala, for the past 10 years, and on all days when the temple remains open for monthly poojas and Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season is legally impermissible. A Division Bench headed by Justice …

Sabarimala Sunil Virtual Booking

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolly Workers Cannot Protest During Sabarimala Festival Season, Would Adversely Affect Rights Of Pilgrims: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court stated that dolly workers cannot be permitted to stage protest or strike ahead of the 2024 Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season at Sabarimala. The Dolly workers could not be allowed to use such kinds of pressure tactics during Mandala-Makaravilakku festival seasons or Maasapoojas, since any protest or strike from their side will adversely affect crowd management at Sabarimala, …

Festival Court Workers Protest Sabarimala Season Dolly

4 months 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 …

Sannidhanam Sabarimala Sacred Steps Sparks

4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11-November 17, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index Yasar Arafath v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 708 Suseelan v State of Kerala & Another, 2024 LiveLaw 709 Suo Moto v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 710 K Sukumaran v Kerala State Waqf Board, 2024 LiveLaw 711 Amjith v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 712 Union Territory of Lakshadweep and Othes v Salimkoya K,. and Connected Case, …

India Justice Kerala High Court Board Court Legal Metrology

4 months, 1 week ago

Media Persons With ID Cards Issued By Travancore Devaswom Board Alone Can Remain At Sabarimala Sannidhanam: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has ordered that media reporters who are issued with identity cards by the Travancore Devaswom Board can only remain at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam. “Accordingly, the Board is directed to issue identity cards for media persons on a written recommendation by the Head of a print media having registration with Registrar of Newspapers of India or Visual …

Media Board Court Sabarimala Cards Persons Sannidhanam

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Forest department completes preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage

The Hindu

From setting up information centres to relocating wild boars from the pilgrimage zone, the Forest department is putting in place extensive arrangements to assist pilgrims heading for Sabarimala, a hill temple situated within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Information Centres are planned along the forest routes to the hill temple, specifically at Sathram, Azhuthakadavu, Mukkuzhy, and Plappally. Plans are afoot to …

Forest Sabarimala Pilgrim Forest Department Sannidhanam Sathram

4 months, 3 weeks ago

IMD to Offer Customized Weather Forecasts for Sabarimala Pilgrimage Season

New Indian Express

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is set to launch a special weather forecasting service for Sabarimala, starting this Mandala Pooja season. The initiative focuses on providing customized forecasts for key areas in the pilgrimage area, including Sannidhanam, Pampa, and Nilackal. The seven-day forecast aims to assist pilgrims in planning their trips, while the nowcast will enhance preparedness. The home department …

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Kerala govt. may set up Sabarimala Development Authority

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Makaravilakku celebrated at Sabarimala

Over 1.5 lakh devotees expected for Makaravilakku darshan at Sabarimala

Elaborate Security Arrangements for Makaravilakku Festival at Sabarimala

Sabarimala all set for Makaravilakku on Tuesday

Kerala police deploy 5,000 personnel at Sabarimala ahead of Makaravilakku

Thiruvabharanam procession begins from Pandalam

Petta Thullal held at Erumely

All arrangements in place for Makaravilakku

Kerala cabinet approves Rs 1,033.62 crore Sabarimala Master Plan

Makaravilakku festival: Kerala HC directs TDB to augment security measures at Sabarimala

Kerala: Daily footfall crosses 1 lakh at Sannidhanam

TDB reduces virtual queue and spot booking entries for Mandala Puja days

Preparations for crowd control ramped up at Sabarimala

Security heightened at Sabrimala on Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Devotee can’t stay at Sannidhanam indefinitely: Kerala HC

Dolly Workers Cannot Protest During Sabarimala Festival Season, Would Adversely Affect Rights Of Pilgrims: Kerala High Court

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

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 11-November 17, 2024

Media Persons With ID Cards Issued By Travancore Devaswom Board Alone Can Remain At Sabarimala Sannidhanam: Kerala High Court

Forest department completes preparations for Sabarimala pilgrimage

IMD to Offer Customized Weather Forecasts for Sabarimala Pilgrimage Season