Pilgrims from various states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu faced difficulties on their visit to the Sabarimala temple. Most of the pilgrims who came to Kottayam along with their children got caught in trouble.
Kottayam is the middle resting place of Sabarimala temple pilgri
As the eventful year of 2023 comes to an end, India welcomes 2024 with great fervour and joy. Cities across the country welcomed the new year by offering prayers.
"At present, there is no control on distributing Aravana at Sabarimala temple. During the Mandal season, we have given an agreement to a Maharashtra company for supplying the jaggery needed. Every day, 32 tonnes of jaggery is been supplied," Prashant said.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday requesting him to deploy adequate personnel and staff at Sabarimala temple to reduce waiting time for devotees.
The protests came days after a surge in pilgrims strained the crowd management system in the hill temple, causing long queues and several hours of waiting for the pilgrims to get the Darshan
The court has directed the Executive Magistrate to ensure that the price list and cleanliness of the hotels in Erumeli are correct. It has also directed the Panchayat Secretary to ensure that no additional fees are charged to parking grounds and notice should be given to grounds operating wi
The Southern Railway will operate a Vande Bharat Sabari special train between Chennai Central and Kottayam to cater to the extra rush of passengers during the ongoing Sabarimala season.