"lord-ayyappa"

The temple was closed at 6.30 am after the darshan of Thrikkettanal Rajaraja Varma, a representative of the Pandalam Royal family. According to preliminary estimates by the TDB, approximately 53 lakh devotees visited Sabarimala during this season

The auspicious jewels are to be adored on Lord Ayyappa on the day of 'Makaravilakku' festival, which falls on January 14

The HC directing the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to take action against those found illegally charging Lord Ayappa devotees visiting Sabarimala temple for the 'pottukuthal' ritual

Vikarabad police arrested B Naresh, who allegedly made derogatory comments against Lord Ayyappa

Making the 5 km uphill trek, he was wearing the traditional "Bead Mala" and carrying the "Irumudi Kettu" on his head, like all devotees

TDB President N Vasu said the RT-PCR test certificate, taken not more than 48 hours prior to their visit to the temple, is must for pilgrims from December 26.

Melshanti A K Sudheer Namboothiri opened the doors of the sanctum sanctorum and lit the lamps at 5 pm in the presence of Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru, heralding the start of the 62-day long pilgrim season.