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Sabarimala witnessed a peaceful New Year welcome amid the Makaravilakku festival, as police and security personnel marked midnight with a simple camphor-lighting celebration. Devotees joined in prayers, while heavy pilgrim flow continued with authorities ensuring safety and smooth darshan arrangements

Kerala police have registered a case against a Congress leader for allegedly sharing an AI-generated image linking Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with a Sabarimala gold loss case accused, terming the image fabricated and misleading

Sabarimala temple will host the Mandala pooja on December 27, with Lord Ayyappa adorned in the golden anki. A ceremonial procession begins from Aranmula on December 23. Devotees are served free traditional Kerala sadya, with 5,000 pilgrims participating daily

The Special Investigation Team probing the Sabarimala gold-missing case arrested two more persons, including the CEO of a Chennai-based electroplating firm and a Ballari jeweller, after fresh evidence emerged during the probe ordered by the Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has denied bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board president N Vasu and two former officials in cases linked to the loss of gold from the Sabarimala shrine, which is being investigated by a court-appointed SIT

Kerala High Court denies bail to former TDB president N Vasu and two officials in the Sabarimala gold loss case. SIT probe continues, investigating Unnikrishnan Potty and others for allegedly removing gold plates from the shrine’s Dwarapalaka and Sreekovil

Pilgrim footfall at Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple has crossed 25 lakh during the ongoing Mandalam season. Police said darshan remains smooth due to effective planning despite higher turnout. Crowd surge is expected towards December end 

A minor fire broke out near the aazhi at the Sabarimala temple on Sunday after a suspected short circuit in decorative LED lights. Fire personnel quickly extinguished the blaze, prompting only a brief halt in entry. No injuries or damage were reported

Police have intensified surveillance at Sabarimala as pilgrim turnout nears one lakh and reports of thefts and related offences rise. A special team has been deployed at key points, particularly Pampa, Sannidhanam, Neelimala and Appachimedu, to curb pickpocketing and theft

Sabarimala temple’s collections reached Rs 92 crore in the first 15 days of the Mandala-Makaravilakku season, up 33per cent from last year. Aravana and appam sales contributed significantly, with around 13 lakh devotees visiting the hill shrine till November 30

The SIT probing the Sabarimala temple gold loss questioned former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju after securing his custody. The Vigilance Court also dismissed his bail plea in a related case as the investigation continues, with six arrests made so far

The Travancore Devaswom Board has decided to replace the existing annadanam menu of pulao and sambar at Sabarimala with a traditional Kerala sadya, including payasam, for pilgrims. The change is expected to take effect by Wednesday or Thursday

The SIT on Thursday arrested former TDB president A. Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold theft case, taking total arrests to six. Investigators allege he sanctioned the removal of gold-plated sheets in 2019, deepening the probe into institutional involvement

Kerala and Karnataka have issued health advisories for Sabarimala pilgrims amid recent amoebic meningoencephalitis cases. Devotees are advised to avoid water entering the nose, maintain hygiene, carry medications, and seek medical help for any symptoms. Emergency services are deployed along pilgrimage routes.

Nearly two lakh pilgrims reached Sabarimala within 48 hours, overwhelming crowd-control measures and causing long delays, water shortages, and safety concerns. Authorities imposed restrictions while opposition leaders accused the state government and TDB of failing to ensure basic facilities

Sabarimala is set to open for the 41-day Mandala pilgrimage season beginning Monday, with the Travancore Devaswom Board completing all arrangements for lakhs of devotees. Facilities include drinking water points, medical centres, sanitation services and strict virtual queue control

Sabarimala is set to begin its 41-day Mandala pilgrimage, with the shrine opening Sunday evening. Extensive preparations—water supply, sanitation, medical centres, and virtual queue controls—are in place. New melshanthis will be installed as TDB’s new president vows transparent temple administration

President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter wheels got stuck in soft concrete at a newly built helipad in Pathanamthitta. The last-minute change from Nilackal to Pramadam due to weather caused the issue. She continued her Sabarimala journey by road

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has demanded the resignation of Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala gold plating. He warned that if Vasavan doesn’t quit, the party will seek a CBI or ED probe into the issue

The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold theft has booked former Travancore Devaswom Board members and top officials for alleged misappropriation of temple gold during the 2019 electroplating works, following Kerala High Court directives and vigilance reports on irregularities