Lord Ayyappa

Sabarimala stampede: What actually led to mishap at hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa

In an unfortunate incident, at least 20 Sabarimala pilgrims were injured in a stampede at the famous hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa on Sunday evening.

Dec 26, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

Sabarimala: Kerala's LDF government takes U-turn in SC, supports entry of women

The previous Congress government under Oommen Chandy was opposed to the lifting of the ban on entry of women aged between 10 and 50.

Nov 07, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

Ayyappa is Shiva and Vishnu’s son – Read the inspiring tale

Here’s an interesting and inspiring legend associated with the birth of Ayyappa.

Sep 19, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

BJP leader favours women's entry in Sabarimala Ayyapppa shrine

In a Facebook post, BJP state general secretary K Surendran endorsed the suggestion of keeping the Sabarimala shrine open throughout the year for 'darshan'.

Sep 03, 2016, 14:03 PM IST

Sabarimala management disallows 3-day chartered accountants' meet at temple

The Sabarimala temple management in Kerala has disallowed a three-day 'residential meeting' of chartered accountants after the organisers made all arrangements and posted the invitation on their website.

Jul 03, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Will not interfere in customs and traditions of Sabarimala: Oommen Chandy on entry of women in temple

Amid debate on the issue of entry of women in the age group of 10 to 50 in the Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Sunday made it clear that his government would not interfere in the customs and traditions of the hill shrine.

Apr 24, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

HC bans sale of water in plastic bottle in Sabarimala

Kerala HC on Wednesday restricted the sale of water in plastic bottle in Sabarimala

Feb 17, 2016, 18:57 PM IST

Sabarimala elephant attack: Kerala HC seeks Animal Welfare Board's opinion

Days after a 68-year-old woman pilgrim died in an elephant attack at Sabarimala, Kerala High Court on Wednesday sought the opinion of Animal Welfare Board of India and state Forest Department on parading tamed elephants during festivals at the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa situated in dense forest.

Jan 20, 2016, 19:31 PM IST