The sacred Neyyabhishekam ritual commenced at Sabarimala's Sree Dharma Sastha Temple for the Makaravilakku pilgrimage. Devotees can participate until January 18. Read for full details on timings and other key rituals.
Mysuru District Collector G Lakshmikantha Reddy directs officials to enhance crowd management, transport, and facilities at Chamundi Hill for the New Year and Lalita Sahastranama programme. Plan your visit with ease.
Union Minister L. Murugan accuses Tamil Nadu's DMK government of violating devotees' rights by preventing a lamp lighting ritual at Thirupparankundram hill. Read the full story.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board member Vijayakumar arrested for his alleged role in the 2019 Sabarimala gold loss case. The case involves gold plates handed over for electroplating. Read the latest developments.
Digha's Jagannath temple welcomed its 1 croreth devotee, an 8-year-old girl, marking a spiritual and economic boom. The seaside shrine has transformed local tourism and generated over ₹100 crore in revenue. Read more.
The 2024-25 Mandala season at Sabarimala concludes with a massive footfall of over 30 lakh devotees, generating a record revenue of Rs 332.77 crore. Explore the key highlights and figures.
Sikh devotees demonstrated the ancient martial art of Gatka during Hola Mohalla celebrations in Anandpur Sahib. The festival honors warrior traditions with impressive displays of skill and valor.
A mini-bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims overturned near Sambepalli, injuring 15. Police provided immediate aid and arranged alternate travel. Read the full report.
Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain witnesses a massive surge, with 2 lakh devotees expected on first day of winter vacations. Temple committee implements crowd management plans and expands prasad distribution.
Three women on a temple pilgrimage were killed by a speeding car on the Madurai-Tuticorin highway. The driver has been arrested. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Prayagraj authorities have designated 43 parking lots with unique animal symbols for Magh Mela 2026 devotees. Find your route's symbol for easy navigation. Plan your pilgrimage now!
Activists protested at a Ponnampet school after the headmistress removed a student's Ayyappa mala. The issue was resolved after assurances. Read the full story.
Following its defeat in Kerala local body polls, the CPI(M) targets a viral Lord Ayyappa song parody, calling it blasphemous. Opposition accuses the Left of double standards on free speech. Read more.
Kerala Police registers FIR against writer, singer, producer for parody of Lord Ayyappa devotional song. Case filed under BNS for outraging religious feelings. No arrests made yet.
Thiruvananthapuram cyber police register a case for hurting religious sentiments against the writer of a viral parody song. The song, which referenced the Sabarimala gold heist, sparked political outrage and legal debate. Read the full details.
Kerala police investigate a viral parody song for allegedly misusing an Ayyappa devotional tune during elections. Legal experts debate freedom of expression vs. religious sentiments. Read the full story.
The CPI(M) plans to lodge a formal complaint with the Election Commission over a viral parody song based on a Sabarimala devotional tune, used by the UDF to target the party. Read the full story.
A tragic accident near Munirabad's Tungabhadra bridge claimed a life and left several devotees injured. Read the full details of the Koppal collision and the ongoing investigation.
India's Supreme Court criticizes temples offering special pujas for wealthy donors, calling it discriminatory. The bench questioned the practice's legality. Read the full story.
Devotees at Narvem Tirth's Janmashtami celebrations demand urgent government action to repair the dangerously slippery Panchaganga river bank steps to prevent accidents. Read more.
A tragic accident on East Coast Road in Keelakarai claims five lives, including a DMK functionary and Ayyappa devotees from Andhra Pradesh. Read the full details of the early morning collision.
Despite cold weather, nearly 3 lakh devotees thronged Huligemma Devi Temple in Koppal for Hosthila Hunnime. Shakti scheme boosted women pilgrims. Read about the arrangements.
KSRTC offers affordable chain bus services for Sabarimala pilgrims on the Sathram-Pullumedu route. With 16 daily trips starting at 5:30 AM, devotees can travel for just Rs 33. Plan your pilgrimage now!
A viral video from a Shiva temple showing a snake near the idol has taken the internet by storm. Devotees' calm reaction and questions over AI editing fuel widespread speculation. Watch and decide.
Srirangapatna gears up for the annual Hanuma Sankirtana Yatra with 1,200 police personnel and 150 CCTV cameras. The procession will pass key town routes. Read for details on route and security.
An APSRTC bus overturned on Maddalakatta-Sanikavaram highway, injuring 13 passengers. The bus was carrying devotees to Srisailam temple. Read full details about the rescue operation.
Thousands of devotees thronged Sri Anandpur Sahib for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Nagar kirtans from four routes converged, accompanied by gatka performances and high-tech security.
Massive crowds at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple create 10-hour waiting times as over 53,000 pilgrims visit on opening day. Discover the latest updates and management challenges.
Sabarimala temple gates open for Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage. Thousands of devotees begin sacred journey to hill shrine. Essential travel details and rituals explained.
Former Travancore Devaswom Board president arrested as third accused in Sabarimala temple gold theft. Get the latest updates on this shocking crime.