Sabarimala
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Sabarimala Case: SC says Hinduism is a way of life and visiting a temple is not mandatory
India | May 13, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTJustice Nagarathna said, "That is why Hinduism is called as a way of life. It is not necessary for a Hindu to mandatorily go to a temple or perform a ritual in order to remain a Hindu."
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Sabarimala gold row: ED summons Kantara Chapter 1 actor Jayaram over alleged links with main accused
Regional Cinema | Feb 10, 2026, 01:17 PM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate has summoned actor Jayaram in connection with the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case. The development comes after SIT recorded his statement while probing alleged misuse of gold from temple artefacts and examining his association with the main accused, Unnikrishnan.
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Sabarimala gold theft case: Main accused Unnikrishnan Potty gets statutory bail in second case
India | Feb 05, 2026, 06:48 PM ISTVigilance Court Judge Mohit C S granted bail to Potty in the case related to the loss of gold from the door frames of the Sreekovil, or sanctum sanctorum, after the Special Investigation Team failed to file a charge sheet within 90 days of his arrest, making him eligible for statutory bail.
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Sabarimala Dwarapalaka idol case: Unnikrishnan Potti granted statutory bail
India | Jan 20, 2026, 11:01 PM ISTDespite getting bail in one case, Unnikrishnan Potti will not be released from jail immediately. He is still required to secure bail in the separate case related to the gold-plated door frames of the sanctum sanctorum.
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Sabarimala gold theft was 'systematic and planned', says Kerala High Court
India | Jan 19, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThe High Court granted permission to the SIT to visit Sabarimala on Tuesday to carry out further measurements. The team has been allowed to measure the surface area of two door frames stored in the temple storeroom.
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Chaos at Sabarimala Temple as massive Makara Vilakku rush triggers protests over traffic curbs
India | Jan 13, 2026, 11:18 PM 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 ex-chief priest over links to main accused
Karnataka | Jan 09, 2026, 05:43 PM 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 | Dec 17, 2025, 04:59 PM 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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Speed News: PM Modi's 'Gamcha' wave lifts Bihar, Nitish Kumar thanks crowd at Patna Rally
Originals | Nov 20, 2025, 06:52 PM 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 | Nov 19, 2025, 10:13 AM 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 | Oct 22, 2025, 11:22 PM 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 | Oct 17, 2025, 12:31 PM 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 | Oct 10, 2025, 02:04 PM 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 | Dec 15, 2023, 06:52 AM 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 | Dec 11, 2023, 11:24 AM 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 | Oct 18, 2023, 09:28 AM 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 | Mar 28, 2023, 09:37 PM 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 | Dec 11, 2021, 03:40 PM 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 | Nov 27, 2021, 03:07 PM 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 | Nov 03, 2021, 02:46 PM 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