Hundreds of pilgrims gathered at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple for the Makaravilakku ceremony. The sacred lamp appeared thrice on Ponnambalamedu hills, and devotees spotted the Makara jyothi star in the evening sky.
Devotees gather at Sabarimala for Makaravilakku today. The full ritual timetable includes pooja and the Makarajyothi darshan. Check details here.
Travancore Devaswom Board confirms Sabarimala temple is fully prepared for Makaravilakku festival. Over 1 lakh devotees camp as health department deploys 50 doctors and 46 ambulances for emergency services.
The sacred Thiruvabharanam procession carrying Lord Ayyappa's ornaments commenced from Pandalam on Monday, heading to Sabarimala for the Makaravilakku festival on Wednesday evening.
Police in Kottayam implement strict security for Sabarimala Makaravilakku festival, deploying 2,000 officers and setting crowd limits for safe Makara Jyothi viewing.
Southern Railway will operate special trains via Podanur to manage the rush of devotees traveling to Sabarimala during the Makaravilakku festival in January.
Ayyappa Baktha Sangam appeals to lakhs of pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh to strictly adhere to Kerala Police directives for a safe Makaravilakku festival. Virtual queue caps and travel restrictions are in place.
Kerala Minister V N Vasavan states court is satisfied with SIT's Sabarimala gold theft investigation. Details on Makaravilakku crowd management and Harivarasanam Award announced. Read more.
The Sabarimala temple witnesses a surge of devotees for the Makaravilakku festival. Read about the arrangements, crowd management, and the spiritual significance of this annual pilgrimage.
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.
Sabarimala temple opened for the Makaravilakku festival on Tuesday evening. Get all details on rituals, key dates, and darshan timings until January 20.
Sabarimala temple opens for Makaravilakku festival at 5 pm Tuesday. Health dept deploys extensive medical facilities, ambulances & food safety teams for devotees. Details inside.
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!
Sabarimala's Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage commenced on November 16 with massive devotee participation. New chief priest ED Prasad Namboothiri assumes duties as elaborate arrangements ensure smooth pilgrimage experience.
Sabarimala temple gates open for Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage. Thousands of devotees begin sacred journey to hill shrine. Essential travel details and rituals explained.