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Chaos at Sabarimala Temple as massive Makara Vilakku rush triggers protests over traffic curbs
India | January 13, 2026 23:18 ISTAs the crowd increased, cops used ropes to restrict the movement of pedestrians at several locations. Citing severe congestion at Pampa and Nilakkal, authorities halted vehicles in the town, a move that led to widespread protests.
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Sabarimala gold theft row: SIT arrests Thantri Kandararu Rajeevaru over links to main accused
India | January 09, 2026 18:56 ISTSabarimala gold theft case: Witnesses, including ex-Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar, revealed Kandararu Rajeevaru's close relationship with Bengaluru-based sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti - the main accused.
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Sabarimala gold theft row: SIT arrests ex-chief priest over links to main accused
Karnataka | January 09, 2026 17:43 ISTSabarimala gold theft case: Witnesses, including ex-Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar, revealed Kandararu Rajeevaru's close relationship with Bengaluru-based sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti - the main accused.
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Sabarimala gold theft row: SIT arrests former TDB administrative officer S Sreekumar
India | December 17, 2025 16:59 ISTSreekumar's arrest comes barely two weeks after the Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea, saying that the allegations against him were made out.
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Originals | November 20, 2025 18:52 ISTPM Modi's 'Gamcha' wave lifted Bihar spirits, and Nitish Kumar thanked the crowd at a Patna rally. Meanwhile, Shashi Tharoor's praise of PM Modi triggered a rift within Congress. Get all the top headlines in today's Speed News.
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Karnataka issues advisory for pilgrims visiting Sabarimala as amoebic meningoencephalitis cases rise
Karnataka | November 19, 2025 10:13 ISTAdvisory for Sabarimala pilgrims: The Karnataka government urged people to use nose clips or tightly hold their noses to prevent water from entering while bathing in stagnant water.
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President Murmu offers prayers at Sabarimala temple – See photos
India | October 22, 2025 23:22 ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to do so. She is only the second Indian President to visit the hill shrine, located deep in the forests of the district.
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Sabarimala Temple gold theft row: Key accused and sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty arrested
India | October 17, 2025 12:31 ISTSabarimala gold row: Potty was arrested after several hours of questioning by the SIT team led by SP Bijoy. He is scheduled to be presented in Ranni Court tomorrow.
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Sabarimala row: Kerala HC confirms gold theft, orders SIT to lodge criminal case
India | October 10, 2025 14:04 ISTThe court noted that the vigilance report revealed a significant discrepancy involving around 474.9 grams of gold, which had been handed over to Unnikrishnan Potty, the sponsor who undertook the gold-plating work.
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Sabarimala: ‘Sabari special trains’, including Vande Bharat, to run from today | DETAILS
India | December 15, 2023 6:52 ISTThe Southern Railway took the initiative to tackle the extra rush of pilgrims in the Sabarimala season. The BJP and Congress attacked the Kerala government over the alleged mismanagement-related situation.
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TDB raises darshan time at Sabarimala Temple by an 'hour' amid an influx of devotees
India | December 11, 2023 11:24 ISTAn official also informed that water and biscuits were being provided to devotees waiting in the queues for darshan.
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Kerala: Over 13 injured after bus carrying 40 Sabarimala pilgrims overturns in Kottayam
India | October 18, 2023 9:28 ISTThe driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle resulting in the accident. The bus was carrying 43 people, including 40 Sabarimala pilgrims. All injured were taken to the nearby hospital.
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Tragic! 64 Sabarimala pilgrims injured as bus falls into gorge in Kerala's Pathanamthitta
India | March 28, 2023 21:37 ISTThe Pathanamthitta District Public Relations Department said the pilgrims are from the Mayiladuthurai district in Tamil Nadu.
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Kerala: Devotees allowed holy dip at Sabarimala temple amid easing of curbs
India | December 11, 2021 15:40 ISTUntil now, this season, the holy dip was not permitted and there were various restrictions but since the season began, the relaxations are being eased with another directive that came on Saturday that pilgrims can now take any route they wish. Till now only one route was open.
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Kerala: RT-PCR not mandatory for children to enter Sabarimala temple
India | November 27, 2021 15:07 ISTAs per an order, dated November 26, parents and adults, who are accompanying the little devotees, shall ensure that they carry soaps, sanitizers and mask and adhere to social distancing norms.
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Kerala's Sabarimala temple opens for Chithira Attavishesha puja with Covid-19 restrictions
India | November 03, 2021 14:46 ISTThe temple would close at 9 pm after the puja and the devotees will be allowed through the virtual queue booking system, informed Travancore Devaswom Board
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Sabarimala temple to reopen today, devotees allowed from Sunday
India | October 16, 2021 6:41 ISTThe devotees will be allowed only on the basis of virtual booking system.
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Sabarimala temple opens virtual booking from Sept 17; COVID guidelines in place for devotees
India | September 08, 2021 14:27 ISTUnlike other temples, Sabarimala is not opened on a daily basis, instead, it opens every month for five days besides its annual pilgrimage season which begins in the third week of November and ends in the second week of January.
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Kerala HC allows minor girl to accompany father to Sabarimala for darshan
India | August 17, 2021 11:09 ISTThe Kerala High Court on Tuesday allowed a minor girl to accompany her father to Sabarimala for 'darshan'.
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Kerala Govt raises daily limit of pilgrims to 10,000 for this year's Sabarimala monthly pooja
India | July 17, 2021 22:12 ISTThe temple will remain open from today till July 21. COVID-19 protocol, including wearing masks and social distancing, will be strictly followed.
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