"The pedestal was recovered from the residence of Unnikrishnan Potty, who himself raised the complaint, which reveals who the culprit is. More facts will emerge as the investigation progresses," the minister said.
On September 18, The Kerala High Court ordered a probe into discrepancies in the Sabarimala temple's gold plating project after finding that plates sent for work in 2019 returned with four kg less gold than in the records.
Kerala's Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan has slammed the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist), saying that the party had for years appeased minorities before the last parliamentary elections and has now shifted to majority appeasement.
"The people who have been opposing our culture, people who have reservations or criticizing guru puja, people who are criticizing Bharat Mata they all pretend to be Sabarimala devotees. I don't know from where this culture has come. I don't doubt there were sanctity in their minds. If you re
"The aim is to make pilgrimage less strenuous while expanding facilities for devotees across the globe to reach Sabarimala, worship, and return safely. From transport systems to virtual connectivity, everything should be put to use. Information and registration help desks must be available f
Kerala's leader of opposition VD Satheeshan from Congress questioned the handling of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala by Pinarayi Vijayan's government ahead of Ayyappa Sangamam on Friday.
The controversy began when the Board removed the gold-plated copper plates covering the 'Dwarapalaka idols' without prior intimation or approval from the Sabarimala Special Commissioner or the Court for repair and electroplating.
"This is a clear message to @pinarayivijayann, @mkstalin from all the karyakartas of BJP all over and Hindus in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Both of you have, over the years, harmed and insulted Sabarimala, Ayappa bhakts and the Hindu faith. Pinarayi Vijayan has imprisoned many Ayyappa bhakts,
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