Lord Ayyappa Temple

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Kerala Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran alleged conspiracy behind women's rights activist Trupti Desai's decision to visit Sabarimala. (Photo: File)

Kerala cops deny protection to activists led by Trupti Desai to visit Sabarimala

The agitators ended protest following assurances from police officials that women activists would not be given protection to visit temple.

26 Nov 2019 3:38 PM

Ammini and Desai had reached the Kochi commissioner office to seek police security for their visit after arriving at the Kochi International Airport in the wee hours of Tuesday along with five other women. (Phtoo: ANI)

Bindu Ammini attacked with chili powder on her way to Sabarimala temple

Ammini, a lecturer at Kerala's Kannur University, had entered the temple earlier this year and offered prayers along with Kanakadurga.

26 Nov 2019 8:52 AM

The entry of women of age group 10–50 inside the Sabarimala temple is limited with the view to preserve the character, Naishtika Brahmachari (Perpetual celibate) of the deity. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala: Stairway to heaven or to women’s empowerment?

Every set of beliefs are human made and our traditions come from a set of beliefs.

18 Nov 2019 8:23 AM

Women devotees above 50 years of age arrive at the Lord Ayyappa temple that opened on Saturday for the two-month long Mandala-Makaravillakku pilgrimage season in Sabarimala on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala opens amid row over women’s entry

The AP women had come with a 15-member group from Vijayawada and they told the police that they were unaware of the restrictions.

17 Nov 2019 2:13 AM

Devotees can avail the online registration facility (sabarimalaonline.org) for hassle free darshan.

Kerala: No protection for ‘activists’ in Sabarimala

The police has declared Sabarimala and adjoining areas as “special security zone” during the entire Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.

16 Nov 2019 1:28 AM

Various events that had taken place in connection with the Sabarimala issue underlined the urgent need to carry forward the renaissance movement, the Governor said while detailing steps taken by the state government to ensure gender equality. (Photo: File)

Kerala govt 'duty-bound' to implement Sabarimala verdict: Governor

Kerala Governor Justice P Sathasivam said state govt had stood for gender equality, social justice and the dignity of toiling masses.

25 Jan 2019 2:44 PM

The annual pilgrimage season this time witnessed widespread protests from frenzied devotees and rightwing groups over the CPI(M)-led LDF government's decision to implement the September 28 Supreme Court verdict allowing women of all ages to enter the hilltop shrine. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala temple closes after annual pilgrimage season; political war on

As temple closed, oppn BJP ended its 49-day-long relay hunger strike staged, demanding lift of prohibitory orders, which LDF govt rejected.

21 Jan 2019 8:30 AM

Violence involving BJP-RSS and the ruling CPI(M) rocked parts of Kerala during the January 3 hartal with several houses and shops of rival leaders and workers being attacked over the entry of two women into the Sabarimala shrine, breaking a centuries-old tradition. (Photo: File)

'No hidden agenda in entry of women to Sabarimala': Kerala tells court

It is also practically not possible to ascertain the antecedents and genuineness of all the devotees visiting Sabarimala, govt said.

16 Jan 2019 9:24 AM

Bindu Ammini (L) and Kanaka Durga (R), the two women who entered the Sabarimala Ayyapa temple in Kerala. (Photo: AFP)

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by relatives, hospitalised

She is currently admitted in a hospital at Perinthalmanna in Malappuram district.

15 Jan 2019 12:28 PM

Meanwhile, sources claimed that the presence of people with extreme Leftist views in the program might have forced the Kerala chief minister to skip the function. (Photo: File)

Kerala Chief Minister backs out of event celebrating menstruation

Two-day program titled 'Aarpo Aarthavam' (Hurray menses) was organised by some activist groups.

14 Jan 2019 11:59 AM

The Facebook group posted the pictures which show the woman dye her hair grey in order to appear elderly, to avoid any protests or attack on her. (Photo: Facebook)

36-yr-old Dalit woman dyes her hair grey, claims to have entered Sabarimala

The activist has been identified as Manju, an active worker of the Mahila Dalit Federation, a left-leaning Dalit outfit.

10 Jan 2019 9:12 AM

Pathanamthitta has witnessed widespread violence over the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple. (Photo: AFP)

Amid Sabarimala flare-up, bombs thrown at Left leaders' homes in Kerala

Kerala has been marred with violence since afternoon of Jan 2, after two middle-aged women managed to enter Sabarimala temple.

05 Jan 2019 10:25 AM

Alleging 'mysterious link between CPI(M) and radical outfits to destroy' the traditions of the Lord Ayyappa temple, a meeting of the Samiti leaders on Thursday also sought an NIA probe into the entry of two women into Sabarimala temple with the support of a Maoist group, hurting sentiments of devotees of Lord Ayyappa. (Photo: File)

Sabarimala Karma Samiti to intensify protests on women's entry into temple

BJP leaders who met RSS leadership said they would support Samiti's agitation to protect faith of Lord Ayyappa devotees.

04 Jan 2019 6:21 PM

Policemen (top) chase away a protester during a protest against the entry of two women to the Sabarimala temple in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Street battles erupt in Kerala

Statewide shutdown today after 2 women enter Lord Ayyappa temple.

03 Jan 2019 1:19 AM

Sabarimala tense, 50 women set out to visit shrine today

Over a dozen women have so far made unsuccessful attempts to trek the holy hills.

23 Dec 2018 6:12 AM

A steady inflow of pilgrims was seen at Sabarimala in recent days as the police had eased certain restrictions even as the prohibitory orders are still in place. (Photo: File)

Heavy rush at Sabarimala; anxiety over arrival of 50-member women group

'As many as 1,12,260 devotees have offered prayers. It is highest head count after annual season began in 2018,' TDB said.

22 Dec 2018 4:05 PM

Ananya, Trupti, Renjumol and Avanthika, clad in traditional black sarees and carrying the customary "Irrumudikettu"(sacred offerings to the deity), were escorted by police from Nilackal to Pamba and during the trek to the shrine. (Photo: ANI)

4 transgenders offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa in Sabarimala

The transgender delegation was earlier stopped from proceeding towards Lord Ayyappa temple.

18 Dec 2018 3:10 PM

The hill temple at Sabarimala was opened on November 16 for the over two-month-long pilgrimage season amidst tension. (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala row: Kerala police stop car part of Pon Radhakrishnan's convoy

The police said another vehicle part of the convoy was stopped on suspicion that Sabarimala protestors were travelling in it.

22 Nov 2018 2:00 PM

The hill shrine, located about 20 kms away from here, has been witnessing intense protests by devotees against the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict permitting women of all age groups to offer prayers. (Photo: PTI | File)

Opposition leaders on way to Sabarimala briefly blocked by police

Cops said they cannot be allowed to visit Lord Ayyappa temple in such large numbers in view of prohibitory orders, but later permitted them.

20 Nov 2018 2:37 PM

The minister said there was lack of basic facilities at the temple complex. (Photo: File)

Kerala govt turned Sabarimala complex into war zone: KJ Alphons

Protests are being held across Kerala against detention of 68 persons even as BJP demanded judicial probe into police action.

19 Nov 2018 12:02 PM

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