The temple's reception of the procession carrying the 'Thiruvabharnam (sacred jewels of Lord Ayappa)' is the most important event in the hill shrine on the day of Makaravilakku.
The reception of the 'Thiruvabharnam (sacred jewels of Lord Ayappa)' procession at Sabarimala is the most important event in the hill shrine on Makaravilakku. The sacred jewels arrive in three separate boxes.
Taking to his official handle on X, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, "GoK has approved the layout plan for Sabarimala, Pampa, and the trek route developed in line with the Sabarimala master plan. With an estimate of Rs 778.17 crore, the blueprint envisages dividing the area into 8 zones
It is customary for devotees to wait in Parnasalas from the 10th to see the Jyoti. For this reason, preparations are in progress to avoid the crowd that may arise on Makaravilakku day.
Two people have died in a road accident after a car carrying Sabarimala devotees collided near Kerala's Chadayamangalam in Kollam district with a bus full of tourists, officials said.
"The Hindu community in Kerala faced the biggest challenge during Pinarayi's rule. Pinarayi Vijayan tried to challenge faith in Sabarimala and Thrissur Pooram," Muraleedharan said.
The temple will be closed for the day with the singing of Harivarasanam at night and will reopen at 5 pm on December 30 for the Makaravilakku festival.
The temple opened its doors on November 15 to mark the start of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival, marking the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season.
A meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday decided to implement the Sabari Rail Project in two phases in an expanded manner. The state government will request the Central Government to provide permission for this, said a release issued by the Chief Minister's off
A 10-year-old boy from Mumbai, Aditya G Nair, has won the hearts of millions across India with his extraordinary talent and devotion during this year's Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
A lorry collided with a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims in Kerala's Aryankavu, killing one and injuring 16, including three critically. The accident occurred at 3:45 am due to alleged driver negligence, causing the bus to plunge 40 feet.
The Swami Chatbot, launched by the Pathanamthitta district administration in Kerala, has received an immensely positive response from pilgrims visiting the Sabrimala temple. The Chatbot, which became active on November 15, aims to make the pilgrimage experience better by equipping thousands