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The Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, continued hearings on the Sabarimala review reference, focusing on the tension between religious freedom and fundamental rights. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Travancore Devaswom Board, argued against the “essential religious practices” doctrine.

The Travancore Devaswom Board told the Supreme Court that courts cannot judge religious beliefs of denominations. During the Sabarimala hearing, it argued that practices must be determined by the community, while the court continues to examine issues of religious freedom and equality

Kerala High Court granted 30 more days to Vigilance Bureau to probe alleged misappropriation in Sabarimala ghee sales, citing wider involvement and poor records. Court ordered a detailed investigation into TDB staff roles in the scam causing revenue losses

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau recorded statements of actors Mohanlal and Dileep in a probe into alleged gold and fund misappropriation for the 2017 Sabarimala temple flag mast installation, as directed 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

SIT probing the Sabarimala gold heist has arrested former Administrative Officer Sreekumar after the High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, taking total arrests to seven, even as the ED sought case records for a parallel money laundering probe

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

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

The Special Investigation Team arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board officer B. Murari Babu in the Sabarimala missing gold case. Accused of forwarding proposals linked to gold removal, Babu will be produced before court as SIT seeks custody for interrogation

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

Opposition MLAs in Kerala disrupted Assembly proceedings for the second day, demanding the resignation of the Devaswom Minister over alleged irregularities in Sabarimala’s gold-plated idols. The government defended itself, citing the SIT probe ordered by the Kerala High Court

Travancore Devaswom Board will seek a Kerala High Court probe into the gold plating of Sabarimala's Dwarapalaka idols from 1998–2025. Allegations involve donor Unnikrishnan Potty, with TDB vigilance set to interrogate him amid concerns over documentation and accountability.

The missing golden pedestal of the Sabarimala Dwarapalaka idol was found at a sponsor's relative's home, sparking allegations of conspiracy. Minister VN Vasavan and former board president Padmakumar have called for a detailed vigilance investigation and court review

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of being a “fake devotee” and alleged the Ayyappa Sangamam was politically motivated. He criticised the government’s handling of Sabarimala, citing neglect, broken financial promises, and misuse of religious events for electoral gains

he Pamba riverfront is set for the Global Ayyappa Sangamam, inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. While the Travancore Devaswom Board readies massive structures for global delegates, opposition parties criticised the Rs 7-crore event, citing missing gold and political motives

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has urged the Travancore Devaswom Board to withdraw its earlier stand in the Supreme Court supporting women’s entry into Sabarimala. He said the move betrayed devotees’ trust and demanded a public clarification before the global convention

The historic visit marks a major milestone for the temple, one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in the country.