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Thiruvananthapuram [Kerala], October 2 (ANI): The Sabrimala gold-plating controversy has intensified, with investigators struggling to trace key records linked to the 30.3 kg of gold and 1,900 kg of copper donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya in 1998 for cladding the sanctum sanctorum and wooden carvings of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala. Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan, in response to ANI, said a detailed probe was underway under High Court supervision. "The pedestal was recovered fro ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (PTI) The opposition Congress and the BJP on Wednesday questioned why the gold-plated cladding of the 'Dwarapalakas' was removed in 2019 for renovation, why its weight was reduced when it was brought back to the shrine, and demanded a comprehensive probe into the matter. Both the BJP and Congress alleged that these actions took place with the knowledge of the government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, V D Sathee ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 30 (ANI): Reacting to the Kerala High Court's order for a judicial inquiry into the removal of a gold-plated Dwarapalaka idol from the Sabarimala temple, Advocate Krishnaraj said the incident reflects how the Devaswom Board is being run "without accountability" and accused Communist leaders of attempting to "destroy temples". "It's a very serious matter because of the way in which the Comrades or politicians are running the Devaswom Board at Sabarimala. This go ...Read More >
The Kerala High Court raised concerns over missing gold in Sabarimala's Dwarapalaka idol coverings, citing lapses in Travancore Devaswom Board records. A vigilance probe is underway, with the court proposing a retired judge. Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday, September 29 raised serious concerns over discrepancies in the handling and accounting of gold-plated coverings from the Dwarapalaka idols (door guardians) at the Sabarimala temple. A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaragha ...Read More >
Kochi, Sep 29 (PTI) The Kerala High Court on Monday found the lapses in handling valuables at the Sabarimala temple as "serious" and suggested a comprehensive inspection of the strong room led by a retired district judge. A bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar ordered the inquiry after the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) Vigilance Officer filed a report on Monday regarding the reduced weight of the gold-clad copper plates of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at the hil ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (PTI) Kerala Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Monday alleged a conspiracy behind the episode of the "missing" gold-coated peedam (pedestal) of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at Sabarimala, which was later recovered from the residence of a sponsor's relative. Vasavan accused sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty of staging a "drama" by hiding the peedam and then alleging that it had gone missing from TDB custody. "What we understan ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday said the Nair Service Society (NSS) is a "secular organisation that has always upheld secular values", and its stance on the Sabarimala issue "should not be misinterpreted as a political alignment with the Left." According to Chennithala, the recent statement by NSS General Secretary Sukumaran Nair, that they trust the state government, represents NSS's stand on the Sabarimala issue. "We accept that. They have ...Read More >
Prominent upper-caste outfit Nair Service Society (NSS) has put its weight behind the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government on the Sabarimala issue, sparking speculation that it is inching towards the Left ahead of the Assembly elections next year. For the Congress, which is trying to stop the Left from returning to power for a third straight term, this will be a cause for concern. On September 20, the government conducted a Global Ayyappa Sangamam to discuss the development of the ...Read More >
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar criticized the ruling LDF government for opposing cultural practices like 'guru pooja' and the reverence of 'Bharat Mata'. He emphasized the cultural significance of such traditions and stated that his views align with the RSS, advocating for national unity and cultural preservation. Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has voiced his discontent against the ruling LDF government, accusing it of undermining cultural practices such as 'guru pooja ...Read More >
Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 26 (ANI): Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has taken an indirect swipe at the LDF-led State Government over the recent global Ayyappa meeting held last week at Pamba. Speaking after inaugurating the Navarathri Sargotsavam organised by Kesari Weekly at Kesari Bhavan in Kozhikode on Thursday, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that people who have been opposing the state's culture and indigenous traditions "pretend to be Sabarimala devotees." A ...Read More >
Malappuram (Kerala) | Leader of Opposition in the Kerala assembly, V D Satheesan on Tuesday accused the ruling CPI (M) of having an "unholy alliance" with the BJP and cited a message from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which was read out at the recent Global Ayyappa Sangamam, as the latest example of this partnership. Continuing to criticise Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the Sangamam held in Pampa, he alleged that the Marxist party veteran tried to showcase a "pseudo devot ...Read More >
Malappuram (Kerala), Sep 23 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in the Kerala assembly, V D Satheesan on Tuesday accused the ruling CPI (M) of having an "unholy alliance" with the BJP and cited a message from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which was read out at the recent Global Ayyappa Sangamam, as the latest example of this partnership. Continuing to criticise Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the Sangamam held in Pampa, he alleged that the Marxist party veteran tried to showcase a " ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Ayyappa devotee Dr P. S. Mahendrakumar has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Kerala High Court's 11 September order and restraining the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the state government from holding the "Global Ayyappa Sangamam" on 20 September 2025, or from using temple funds, properties, or contributions for the event. On 11 September, the Kerala High Court directed the state and the TDB to conduct the 'Global Ayyappa Sangamam' at Pamba, while ensuring that the e ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: More than 3,000 Lord Ayyappa devotees from around the world are expected to take part in the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) said in a statement on Sunday. The event, being held as part of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the temple board, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Pampa on September 20 at 10.30 am. The proposed event has already triggered reactions from various political parties and community organis ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) is facing criticism for allegedly disregarding a Kerala High Court directive while preparing to host the Ayyappa Sangamam, a global conference, in Pampa. The High Court's Devaswom Bench had instructed the TDB to safeguard the sanctity of Sabarimala and the interests of devotees. This directive came in response to a petition filed by the Hindaveeyam Foundation Trust. The court's concerns were raised after the TDB decided to drastically cut ...Read More >
Thiruvanthapuram, Sep 13 (PTI) A prominent sangh outfit on Saturday alleged that the real objective of the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam is not the development of Sabarimala but commercial interests of the LDF government. Though the Travancore Devaswom Board claims to organise the event to commemorate it's 75th anniversary, it is the Left government which takes initiative for the event, the Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram (BVK) said in a resolution. The resolution, adopted by the state committe ...Read More >
KOCHI: Hardening its stance against the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for sending gold-plated sheets of 'dwarapalaka idols' of the Sabarimala temple to Chennai for repair without following proper procedure, the Kerala High Court on Friday directed the TDB's chief vigilance and security officer (SP) to seize all the records related to the gold plating of the idols and other items since the date of original cladding. It also impleaded Unnikrishnan Potty of Bengaluru, who is sponsoring the repai ...Read More >
Kochi, Sep 12 (PTI) The Kerala High Court on Friday ordered immediate seizure of the entire records related to the gold-plating of the 'Dwarapalaka' (guardian deity) idols in front of the Sabarimala sanctum sanctorum, saying there were a lot of "unanswered questions" regarding it. The direction by a bench of justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar came during hearing of a plea initiated by the court on its own with regard to the removal of the gold-plated copper coverings of the 'Dwara ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday pulled up the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for removing the gold-plated copper coverings from the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala without informing the Special Commissioner. A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K V Jayakumar, while considering the Sabarimala Special Commissioner's report, expressed concern over repair works being carried out in Chennai in violation of procedures and court oversight. Installed in 2019 wi ...Read More >
Kochi, Sep 12 ( IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for removing gold-plated copper coverings from the Dwarapalaka (guardian) idols at Sabarimala without informing the court-appointed Special Commissioner. A Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar, while hearing the Special Commissioner's report, expressed concern that the TDB bypassed procedure and court oversight by sending the ornaments for repairs ...Read More >
Kerala Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan on Sunday made it clear that Bindu Ammini, one of the women activists who entered into the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in 2019, will not be invited to take part in the upcoming Global Ayyappa Sangamam. While talking to a television channel, the minister said there was no need for her to take part in the event being organised by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in association with the state government. "She won't be allowed to take part in the Ayyappa Sanga ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 1 (PTI) Travancore Devaswom Board president P S Prasanth on Monday said the temple body will try to convince the Supreme Court about the rituals and customs of the Sabarimala shrine. "Everybody knows about the rituals and customs of Sabarimala. We will try to convince the Supreme Court about this. We have to consult with legal experts, and we will do whatever we can in this regard," Prasanth told reporters here, responding to a query. He added that the board would seek ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin to skip Global Ayyappa Summit ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will not attend Global Ayyappa Summit on September 20 due to 'prior commitments' * Stalin will send Ministers P K Sekar Babu and Palanivel Thiagarajan to represent him at the summit * The summit is part of the Travancore Devaswom Board's platinum jubilee celebrations at Pamba river Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mod ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday described as "very, very serious" the "VIP darshan" given to actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala, noting that it led to pilgrims being "virtually blocked" from having darshan of the deity for several minutes. A bench of Justices Anil K Narendra and Muralee Krishna S said it was "not a question of two minutes" when the first two rows in front of the 'Sopanam' were "choked" for several minutes to allow the actor to get darshan. "What is ...Read More >
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