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Topic: Lord Ayyappa

Sabarimala Temple to open on 16 November, doctors say only Kerala residents be allowed

As Covid-19 numbers continue to rise, Kerala devaswom minister says state will ensure all protocols will be followed and number of devotees will be restricted.

What the Sabarimala review petition Supreme Court will rule on today is all about

Hearing on the review petitions against SC's Sabarimala order lasted only for a day, on 6 February, after which the court reserved its verdict.

Why Sabarimala devotees go to this 16th century church & pray to Saint Sebastian

St. Andrew’s Basilica is an example of religious harmony, a characteristic common to many churches and temples in Kerala.

Forgive me liberal friends, but I can’t completely overlook faith of Sabarimala devotees

On Sabarimala, Congress is treading the difficult middle path of standing by believers, but pursuing matter only through constitutional means.

Next door to Sabarimala temple district, a menstruating goddess is worshipped

The Chengannur Mahadeva Kshetram is located in Kerala’s Alappuzha district, which neighbours Pathanamthitta, where Sabarimala temple is situated.

Hartal over entry of women in Sabarimala temple begins in Kerala

Protests erupted at several places, with Hindu right-wing activists blocking highways, forcing closure of shops and burning tyres.

Sabarimala temple shuts down temporarily after two women walk in, offer prayers

The temple was opened on December 30 for the Makaravillaku festival and there has been a heavy rush of pilgrims.

Middle-aged women stopped from entering Sabarimala temple more than 2 months after SC order

Middle-aged women stopped from entering Sabarimala temple more than 2 months after SC's order

Sabarimala row: Bandh in Kerala after the arrest of senior Sangh Parivar leader

The temple had opened Friday amid a tense standoff involving social activist Trupti Desai in Kochi and a move by its administrator to seek time from the Supreme Court to implement its verdict.

52-year-old prevented from entering Sabarimala temple by frenzied devotees

The woman from Tirur was turned away by protesting devotees as they suspected her to be of menstrual age. 

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.