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  Sabarimala case: Woman can't be treated as 'untouchable' for 3 days, says SC judge Nagarath

  India | April 07, 2026 23:50 IST

  Supreme Court judge BV Nagarathna questions the logic behind treating women as "untouchable" for three days a month during a major Sabarimala hearing. The nine-judge bench continues examining gender-based religious restrictions.

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  Sabarimala women's entry: 9-judge Supreme Court bench to hear review petitions from April 7

  India | February 16, 2026 13:00 IST

  The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. In its previous order in 2018, the Supreme Court had allowed women from 10 to 50 years of age to enter the temple, ending decades old practice that barred them from entering the shrine.

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  Sabarimala gold loss case: SIT to send samples to BARC, other premier labs for scientific analysis

  India | February 09, 2026 23:22 IST

  The SIT submitted that advanced scientific analysis was indispensable to establish, with precision and objectivity, the extent of material alteration, the nature of metallurgical manipulation, and the quantum of gold originally present and subsequently depleted.

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  Sabarimala gold misappropriation probe: SIT records statement of Kantar Chapter 1 actor Jayaram

  Regional Cinema | January 30, 2026 12:16 IST

  The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case has recorded the statement of actor Jayaram in connection with alleged unauthorised pujas involving temple artefacts.

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  Sabarimala gold theft case: ED conducts searches at 21 locations in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

  India | January 20, 2026 9:43 IST

  Sabarimala gold theft case: The probe is related to a series of irregularities, including official misconduct, administrative lapses and a criminal conspiracy to misappropriate the gold from the various artefacts of the Lord Ayyappa shrine.

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  Makaravilakku at Sabarimala today: Full ritual timetable from pooja to Makarajyothi

  Spirituality | January 14, 2026 12:47 IST

  Makaravilakku day at Sabarimala is witnessing a heavy rush of pilgrims as the most important rituals of the Mandala–Makaravilakku season unfold. We lay out the full ritual timetable for the day, from the Sankranti pooja to Makarajyothi and the days of darshan that follow.

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  Chaos at Sabarimala Temple as massive Makara Vilakku rush triggers protests over traffic curbs

  India | January 13, 2026 23:18 IST

  As 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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  Amit Shah targets Vijayan-led govt over Sabarimala gold loss, launches BJP's poll push in Kerala

  India | January 11, 2026 16:44 IST

  Shah said the Assembly elections in Kerala and West Bengal would be held at the same time. He expressed confidence that the BJP would form governments in both states.

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  Former TDB member Vijayakumar arrested in Sabarimala gold theft case

  India | December 29, 2025 15:21 IST

  Former TDB member N Vijayakumar was summoned to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) office in Thiruvananthapuram, where he was questioned. After the interrogation, his arrest was recorded.

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  Sabarimala Temple gold theft row: Former TDB president A Padmakumar arrested

  India | November 20, 2025 16:09 IST

  Sabarimala Temple gold theft row: Padmakumar, a senior CPI-M leader, was made the president of the TDB in 2019 when a proposal was made to hand over the gold-clad copper plates of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols and the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) door frames to Potty for electroplating.

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  Sabarimala darshan: TDB limits spot bookings to 5,000 per day after Kerala HC order

  India | November 20, 2025 14:37 IST

  TDB has urged devotees arriving for Sabarimala darshan to secure their slots through the Virtual Queue system as far as possible. Devotees must arrive on the date and time allotted to them for the darshan.

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  Sabarimala Temple gold theft row: Former Executive Officer Sudheesh Kumar arrested

  India | November 01, 2025 11:40 IST

  Sabarimala Temple gold theft row: The development comes days after the arrest of the key accused and Bengaluru-based businessman Unnikrishnan Potty. Kumar was arrested after he was questioned by the SIT at the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram.

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  Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT arrests former temple board officer Murari Babu

  India | October 23, 2025 15:56 IST

  He is an accused in two cases related to the disappearance of gold from the gold-clad plates of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols and the door frames of the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple.

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  Kerala: Male devotees protest Lord Ayyappa Temple's dress code, enter shrine without removing shirts

  India | March 23, 2025 20:21 IST

  The protestors demanded a permanent end to the conventional practice of requiring male devotees to remove their shirts or other upper garments before entering the shrine.

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  Kerala: Devotee jumps to death from Sabrimala's Ayyappa Temple, probe underway

  India | December 17, 2024 12:48 IST

  A devotee from Tamil Nadu committed suicide in the Sabrimala's Ayappa temple, police is now investigating the matter. The deceased identified as Jagan Sampat is a resident of Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district.

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  Kerala: 27 injured after bus carrying Sabrimala devotees overturns in Wayanad

  India | November 19, 2024 15:37 IST

  The bus carrying 45 pilgrims from Karnataka, who were returning after attending the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival in the Sabarimala Temple. The injured were admitted to the hospital. The police are probing the cause of the accident.

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  CJI DY Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court: Top 5 crucial verdicts delivered by him

  India | November 08, 2024 18:18 IST

  Discover the top 5 landmark judgments by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that have shaped Indian law, from privacy rights to LGBTQ+ equality, federalism, and more. A look into his legacy as he leaves the Supreme Court, including notable cases like Right to Privacy, Upholding Abrogation of Article 370.

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  Sabarimala online booking: Check how to book tickets for darshan of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala

  India | October 17, 2024 23:44 IST

  As per the updates from the TDB, the virtual queue will be available on the TDB website and app and then the devotees can book their slots in advance and will be given a QR code that they will need to show at the entrance to the temple complex.

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  SC seeks Kerala govt reply on VHP’s plea to operate free bus services for Sabarimala pilgrims

  India | January 25, 2024 20:18 IST

  The SC bench told the senior lawyer that it should only be a pick-and-drop facility from one location to another and passengers should not be picked along the route. He agreed to the suggestion after which the bench issued notice.

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  Tamil Nadu accident: At least 8 Ayyappa devotees killed as car plunges into a 40-feet-deep pit

  India | December 24, 2022 9:57 IST

  All the devotees were residents of Sanmugasundarapuram village and were returning home following their visit to Sabarimala.