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Lord Ayyappa

If Vavar raises Waqf claim, Lord Ayyappa will be forced to leave Sabarimala, says Kerala BJP leader

According to local lore, Vavar, fondly called as Vavar Swamy by devotees, was the Muslim companion of Lord Ayyappa and there is a place dedicated to him in Sabarimala.

09 November 2024, 16:43 IST

If Vavar raises Waqf claim, Lord Ayyappa will be forced to leave Sabarimala, says Kerala BJP leader

If Vavar raises Waqf claim, Lord Ayyappa will be forced to leave Sabarimala, says Kerala BJP leader

If Vavar raises Waqf claim, Lord Ayyappa will be forced to leave Sabarimala, says Kerala BJP leader

09 November 2024, 16:43 IST

Sabarimala: Pilgrims to be permitted through online booking only this year

The decisions were taken during an evaluation meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to take stock of the preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage season.

05 October 2024, 13:48 IST

Sabarimala: Pilgrims to be permitted through online booking only this year

Sabarimala: Pilgrims to be permitted through online booking only this year

Sabarimala: Pilgrims to be permitted through online booking only this year

05 October 2024, 13:48 IST

Kerala artisans bask in glory of Ayyappa idol installed at Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu temple

A group of 15 artisans led by Ananthan Achary and his son Anu Ananthan of Parumala in Pathanamthitta district made the Panchaloha idol as well as the model of the 18-holy steps of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala for the Abu Dhabi temple.

15 February 2024, 14:34 IST

Kerala artisans bask in glory of Ayyappa idol installed at Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu temple

Kerala artisans bask in glory of Ayyappa idol installed at Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu temple

Kerala artisans bask in glory of Ayyappa idol installed at Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu temple

15 February 2024, 14:34 IST

Genuine Ayyappa devotees didn't feel compelled to remove their sacred chains: Kerala Devaswom Minister

Kerala Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan was answering a question raised by Congress Legislator M Vincent alleging that the annual pilgrimage season was 'miserable' for devotees this time and that 'unnecessary' restrictions were imposed upon by them by the police and the authorities.

31 January 2024, 09:14 IST

Genuine Ayyappa devotees didn't feel compelled to remove their sacred chains: Kerala Devaswom Minister

Genuine Ayyappa devotees didn't feel compelled to remove their sacred chains: Kerala Devaswom Minister

Genuine Ayyappa devotees didn't feel compelled to remove their sacred chains: Kerala Devaswom Minister

31 January 2024, 09:14 IST

Sabarimala shrine chaos: Kerala HC holds special sitting, directs TDB & cops to ensure water, other facilities for devotees

The High Court directed that pilgrims who booked through the virtual queue system and spot booking facilities should be only allowed to visit the temple.

25 December 2023, 12:09 IST

Sabarimala shrine chaos: Kerala HC holds special sitting, directs TDB & cops to ensure water, other facilities for devotees

Sabarimala shrine chaos: Kerala HC holds special sitting, directs TDB & cops to ensure water, other facilities for devotees

Sabarimala shrine chaos: Kerala HC holds special sitting, directs TDB & cops to ensure water, other facilities for devotees

25 December 2023, 12:09 IST

Ram Charan completes Ayyappa 'Deeksha' at Siddhivinayak Temple

Ram Charan, dressed in his 'Deeksha' attire and walking barefoot, attracted a fan frenzy as he made his way to the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai.

05 October 2023, 03:46 IST

Ram Charan completes Ayyappa 'Deeksha' at Siddhivinayak Temple

Ram Charan completes Ayyappa 'Deeksha' at Siddhivinayak Temple

Ram Charan completes Ayyappa 'Deeksha' at Siddhivinayak Temple

05 October 2023, 03:46 IST

Telangana atheist arrested for remarks against Ayyappa

Protests and road blockades by devotees in black-robes practicing deeksha continued at various places

31 December 2022, 13:55 IST

Telangana atheist who made offensive remarks on Lord Ayyappa arrested

Telangana atheist who made offensive remarks on Lord Ayyappa arrested

Telangana atheist arrested for remarks against Ayyappa

31 December 2022, 13:55 IST

Video purportedly shows Ayyappa idol opening eyes

People in the area thronged the temple to witness the reported miracle after the video went viral

29 December 2021, 11:38 IST

Video purportedly shows Ayyappa idol opening eyes

Video purportedly shows Ayyappa idol opening eyes

Video purportedly shows Ayyappa idol opening eyes

29 December 2021, 11:38 IST

Kerala's mass cleanliness drive underway in Sabarimala

Rajeevaru said the young generation should give more priority to keep the ponds and sacred groves waste-free

17 November 2020, 09:42 IST

Kerala's mass cleanliness drive underway in Sabarimala

Kerala's mass cleanliness drive underway in Sabarimala

Kerala's mass cleanliness drive underway in Sabarimala

17 November 2020, 09:42 IST

Thiruvabharanam may put Kerala's LDF in catch-22

After the Sabarimala women entry issue, the ongoing row over the safety of 'Thiruvabharanam', the sacred ornaments of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa, may become another double-edged sword for the ruling left-front in Kerala.

09 February 2020, 12:59 IST

Row over Lord Ayyappa's ornament may become double-edged sword for Left Democratic Front in Kerala

Row over Lord Ayyappa's ornament may become double-edged sword for Left Democratic Front in Kerala

Thiruvabharanam may put Kerala's LDF in catch-22

09 February 2020, 12:59 IST