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Mullaperiyar row: Kerala assures protection

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 22:16

Tamil Nadu and Kerala are locked in a dispute over raising the storage capacity of the Mullaperiyar dam.

Golden attire procession to Sabarimala from Dec 23

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 13:36

The four-day procession of `Thanka Anki` (golden attire), to be decorated on the Ayyappa idol, will begin from Aranmula on December 23.

Seven Ayyappa devotees killed in accident

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 11:12

Seven Sabarimala pilgrims were killed and 15 injured when the van in which they were travelling collided with a bus near here on Monday.

Sabarimala: Two Ayyappa devotees die

Last Updated: Friday, November 25, 2011, 11:25

Two Ayyappa devotees died at Sabarimala following cardiac arrest, police said on Friday.

Sabarimala: Pilgrims struggle at Pandalam

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 16:10

One of the most famous Hindu pilgrim centres in India, it has earned itself the tag of the `Mecca for Hindus`.

Sabarimala pilgrimage begins

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 11:56

The Sabarimala pilgrimage in Kerala, during which over 100 pilgrims were killed in a stampede early this year, began early Thursday morning.

TDB to raise funds for Sabarimala master plan

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 10:44

Aiming to mobilise about Rs 150 crore for providing much-needed facilities for the pilgrims thronging the Lord Ayyappa shrine in lakhs every year.

TDB says Holy steps cannot be widened

Last Updated: Friday, March 4, 2011, 19:24

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Friday informed the Kerala High court that it cannot take measurers to widen the holy 18 steps of the famous Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala.

Pullumedu bubbled with chants before tragedy struck

Last Updated: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 16:39

The vast grasslands of Pullumedu had been bubbling with religious fervour last evening moments before it turned into virtual grave yard where 104 Ayyappa devotees and trapped and killed in a stampede.

Ayyappa pilgrims advised to take swine flu vaccine

Last Updated: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 00:07

Tamil Nadu Government on Wednesday advised pilgrims to get vaccinated against AH1N1 influenza two-three weeks before beginning their pilgrimage to Sabarimala since it involves mingling with huge crowds.

Railways to run 674 special trains for Sabarimala

Last Updated: Friday, November 19, 2010, 13:19

In a bid to provide smooth and hassle free journey for the lakhs of pilgrims visiting Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, Indian Railways have geared up its resources and would run 674 special trains.

Heavy rush at Sabarimala makes crowd control tough task

Last Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 13:40

Just three days into the two-month-long pilgrimage season, the Ayyappa temple of Sabarimala has been witnessing heavy rush making it a tough task for the police and other agencies to manage the crowd and traffic.