
Thiruvananthapuram: The selection process for appointing the next melsanthi of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple has come under a cloud of suspicion with the list of shortlisted candidates published by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) after the interview contradicting with the official list signed by TDB Secretary PR Anitha. The draw of lots to select the priests, the final stage in the selection process, will be held at Sabarimala on Tuesday...

11:08 AM, Oct 18, 2011

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Kerala government and the Sabarimala Shrine Board to stop defrauding devotees by presenting 'Makara Jyothi' as a divine miracle, saying the matter can be raised in the state high court. The apex court bench of Chief Justice SH Kapadia, Justice KS Panickar Radhakrishnan and Justice Swatanter Kumar Friday dismissed the plea as withdrawn but allowed petitioner, Sanal...

08:02 PM, Feb 26, 2011

Thiruvananthapuram: Seeking to downplay the debate over 'Makara Jyothi' of Sabarimala temple, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Monday said it was known to most believers that it was a man lit-fire, but there was a Hindu belief behind it. "It is known to everybody that Makara Jyothi is a fire lit up by men at Ponnabalamedu and TDB also recognises this',TDB President M Rajagoplan Nair said. However, he said the...

06:26 PM, Jan 31, 2011

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala High Court on Monday came down heavily on Kerala government its various departments, saying that lack of coordination among them caused the tragic stampede in Idukki district which resulted in the death of over 100 pilgrims and injuries to 50 others. The court ordered for an immediate report on the cause of the stampede, and asked Kerala Police, Travancore Devaswom Board that runs the Sabarimala temple and the...

11:44 AM, Jan 17, 2011

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Hindu organisations in Kerala are observing a Black Day to protest the newly-signed Devaswom Board Ordinance. ...

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