Sabarimala

The Southern Railway has made detailed plans to ensure safe, smooth, and comfortable travel for devotees visiting Sabarimala during the Makaravilakku festival. Since a large number of pilgrims are expected during this period, the railways have arranged special train services to ...

The Makaravilakku festival is an important Hindu event held every year at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. It celebrates Lord Ayyappa and marks the peak of the long pilgrimage season that many devotees observe with strict vows. Photo Credit: ...

If you are seeking a spiritual experience, plan a visit to Kerala this Makar Sankranti. Makara Jyothi is a sacred light that appears every year on Makara Sankranti day at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. Millions of devotees gather to witness ...

Sabarimala Temple, one of Kerala's most sacred pilgrimage sites, has begun its much-awaited 18-day festive period. This includes the annual temple festival and the Vishu celebrations, drawing thousands of devotees. The temple doors were ceremonially opened on April 2, 2025, by ...

On February 18, 2025, the Sabarimala temple successfully completed its five-day Kumbham pooja celebrations. This sacred event, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, was filled with traditional rituals and attracted a large number of devotees who came to witness the divine ceremonies. The ...

The Sabarimala ropeway project, which will improve transportation from Pampa to Sabarimala Sannidhanam, is making steady progress. The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) is in the final stage of getting environmental clearance, a necessary step before construction can begin. According to TDB ...

The Swami Chatbot, introduced by the Pathanamthitta District Administration, is making waves among pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala temple. Launched on November 15, 2024, under the leadership of District Collector Prem Krishnan IAS, this digital assistant has quickly gained popularity. Within just ...

The South Western Railway has introduced a special train service to help pilgrims traveling to Sabarimala during the festive season. This train will run nine times between SSS Hubballi in Karnataka and Kottayam in Kerala. The initiative aims to make the ...

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced special plans for the Sabarimala Pilgrimage for the years 2024 to 2025, with services beginning at a reasonable price of ₹1748. This initiative is designed to provide a smooth and convenient travel ...

To protect the environment, the Travancore Devaswom Board has updated the guidelines for what pilgrims can carry in the Irumudikettu, the sacred bundle taken by devotees visiting the Sabarimala temple. The Board has specified certain items that are essential for offerings ...

To make the pilgrimage to Sabarimala more convenient and accessible, a new real-time online booking system has been launched. This system allows 10,000 devotees per day to secure direct access for darshan, ensuring a smoother experience for pilgrims. Announced ...

In the serene settings of P'THITTA, the Sabarimala temple, a beacon of faith and devotion, is set to reopen its doors for the auspicious Makaravilakku festival. As the clock ticks towards 5 pm on Saturday, devotees across the globe turn their ...