Lord Ayyappa

Kerala’s Sabarimala temple to reopen for devotees from today

A total of 15,000 devotees will be allowed in for darshan via the virtual queue system during the five-day pooja.

Feb 12, 2022, 07:14 AM IST

Sabarimala temple pilgrimage to begin from November 16, check full guidelines for devotees

Around 30,000 devotees per day will be allowed for Lord Ayyappa's darshan in Kerala's Sabarimala shrine through a virtual queue system.

Nov 12, 2021, 17:20 PM IST

Kerala: Sabarimala temple opens today with strict curbs — Read guidelines before visiting

As per the guideline, only 250 devotees will be allowed each day and police personnel have been deployed in required numbers.

Oct 16, 2020, 11:31 AM IST

Triple talaq matter of gender equality, Sabarimala is about tradition: PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that while Triple Talaq is a matter of gender equality, entry of women in Sabarimala is related to tradition. PM Modi also tried to clear the air on BJP`s apparent contradiction in its stand on the controversial Triple Talaq Ordinance and the ban on entry of women in the Sabarimala Temple.

Jan 01, 2019, 19:56 PM IST

Sabarimala temple row: Protests in Kerala over late night police crackdown and detention of right-wing activists

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has made it clear that the Left government was with the believers.

Nov 19, 2018, 16:38 PM IST

Sabarimala row: Strike called in Kerala after arrest of Sangh Parivar leader

VHP state president S J R Kumar alleged that Hindu Aikyavedi state President K P Sasikala was arrested by police near Marakkoottam near Sabarimala at 2.30 am Saturday.

Nov 17, 2018, 08:38 AM IST

Activist Trupti Desai calls off Sabarimala visit, says will follow 'guerrilla tactics' next time

Although the seven-member group led by Desai arrived at the Cochin International airport on Friday early morning, the protesters did not allow her to proceed to Sabarimala Temple.

Nov 17, 2018, 06:33 AM IST

Victory of devotees: BJP hails SC decision to review its order on entry of women in Sabarimala

The reaction comes after SC on Tuesday decided to hold open court hearings for all 49 review petitions filed against its order to allow women of menstrual age to enter the temple. 

Nov 13, 2018, 17:24 PM IST

Women cops above 50 at Sabarimala, but not selected on age basis: Top cop clarifies

Amid tight security, the shrine has been opened for two days for the devotees on Monday.

Nov 05, 2018, 21:25 PM IST

Sabarimala temple to close gates on Monday, 12 women prevented from reaching shrine so far

Last month, the Supreme Court lifted the ban on entry of women in the menstrual age group of 10 - 50 years of age, sparking a widespread protest among the devotees of Lord Ayyappa. 

Oct 22, 2018, 08:36 AM IST

'Younger looking woman' made to prove she is beyond menstrual age to enter Sabarimala temple

It's been four days since the gates of the Sabarimala temple were opened after the Supreme Court order but women have still not been able to enter the temple. 

Oct 20, 2018, 15:49 PM IST

Day 4 at Sabarimala temple, but women still kept at bay; heavy security in place

Owing to the huge presence of those protesting against the SC order against the ban on the entry of women in the menstrual age in the temple, heavy security is in place on Saturday too.

Oct 20, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

Sabarimala temple: All you need to know about Lord Ayyappa's abode in Kerala

Pilgrims are expected to lead a simple pious life known as ‘Vrutham’ for the successful completion of the pilgrimage.

Oct 17, 2018, 13:08 PM IST

Sabarimala Temple LIVE: Cops detain people protesting against women's entry

Sabarimala Temple LIVE: Protestors say entry for women of menstruating age is a violation of age-old tradition at Sabarimala. The counter-argument builds a narrative for gender equality at places of worship.

Oct 17, 2018, 10:18 AM IST

Sabarimala verdict: Temple board invites all stakeholders for meeting as protests continue

The meeting will be held at the Devaswom board office in Trivandrum.

Oct 15, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

Female devotees asked to furnish age proof at Kerala's Sabarimala Temple

Women of menstruating age group are banned from entering the shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala's Sabarimala.

Jan 05, 2018, 08:18 AM IST

Kerala Sabarimala temple's gold-coated flag damaged; three held

The 10-day festival at the Sabarimala temple is scheduled to begin on June 28. The shrine will be closed on July 7 after the ‘aarattu’ ritual.

Jun 26, 2017, 09:52 AM IST

Vivek Oberoi returns from Sabarimala, becomes Guruswami

Oberoi took to Twitter to share his joy of having been able to seek the blessings of Lord Ayyappa for the eighteenth consecutive time.

Jan 17, 2017, 13:27 PM IST

Sabarimala stampede: 31 injured; no lapse on part of police, says minister

Thirty-one persons were injured in the stampede at the Lord Ayyappa temple here, Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran said today and maintained that there was no lapse on the part of police.

Dec 26, 2016, 13:56 PM IST