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The Irumudi Carried to Sabarimala: What Is Actually Inside Its Two Sacred Halves

The Object Before the Journey BeginsBefore a single step onto the Pathinettam Padi, the eighteen sacred steps at Sabarimala, the Irumudi must already be on your head. Not in your hands. Not slung over a shoulder. On your head, where it stays for the entire climb. The word itself tells…

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Why Every Ayyappa Devotee Becomes Swami: The Equality Sabarimala Pilgrimage Demands

The name you didn't chooseThe first time a stranger calls you Swami, something small shifts. You are standing at a tea stall near Erumeli, still adjusting to the weight of the mala around your neck, and the man pouring the tea, older, rougher hands, a different world on any other…

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What Completing the Sabarimala Vratam and Ayyappa Pilgrimage Actually Does to a Person

The mala changes you before the mountain doesThe morning a priest ties the rudraksha or tulsi mala around your neck and addresses you as swami for the first time, you are not yet a pilgrim. You are a person in ordinary clothes who has just been handed an identity you…

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The Mohini Avatar Story That Explains Shiva and Vishnu’s Bond

The story of Mohini begins during one of the most dramatic cosmic events in Hindu tradition, the Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean, where gods and demons struggled to obtain amrita, the nectar of immortality. When the nectar finally emerged, it did not bring peace but chaos, as…

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4 Shrines Where Prayers Are Said to Be Answered Within 40 Days

“श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम् तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः” (Bhagavad Gita 4.39) The one who has faith and devotion eventually receives what the heart truly seeks. Across India and many parts of the world, faith has always been tied to time bound vows. Devotees believe that sincere prayer offered with discipline for a certain…

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Do You Know the Secrets Behind These Famous Temple Prasads?

India is a land of devotion, where every temple tells a story. While the towering spires and intricate carvings capture the eye, it is the prasad the blessed food offered to the deity that captures the heart. These sacred offerings are more than food; they are symbols of love, faith,…

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Why Women Can’t Enter These 5 Famous Temples : Myth, Mystery, and Faith Revealed

Even in today’s world, some sacred spaces remain restricted to women due to ancient beliefs, traditions, and rituals. These temples are not just places of worship; they carry stories of devotion, power, and mysticism that stretch back centuries. While the debate continues on gender equality, millions of devotees still visit…

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5 Reasons Why Women Are Not Allowed Inside Certain Temples Even Today

Across India, temples follow traditions that are far older than modern social systems. Some welcome everyone without distinction. Others restrict entry based on age, gender, or life stage. Among these, temples that restrict women’s entry often spark strong reactions, confusion, and debate. The issue is frequently framed as discrimination, but…

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Karnataka: Death toll in Hubbali fire incident rises to 3

Six Ayyappa devotees, who sustained injuries in the fire incident, are currently undergoing treatment at Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka: Death toll in Hubbali fire incident hikes to 3, 1 more injured

Six Ayyappa devotees, who sustained injuries in the fire incident, are currently undergoing treatment at Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Surendran flays LDF govt’s refusal to withdraw cases against Sabarimala protesters

The Pinarayi government’s refusal to withdraw cases against Sabarimala protesters even when all cases against CAA protesters were withdrawn, just goes to show the government’s double standards and bias, BJP State president, K. Surendran, has said.

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Preparations for Makaravilakku in full swing at Sabarimala

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Mosque provides shelter to Ayyappa devotees

A mosque in Virajpet in Kodagu district is winning praises from net users for providing Ayyappa devotees shelter and a place to perform their pooja.

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Ayyappa devotee injured as car carrying atheist Bairi Naresh hits him

Ayyappa devotee injured in altercation with controversial atheist Bairi Naresh, sparking protest in Mulugu district.

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Sabarimala pilgrimage | Divine odyssey, human pitfalls

Controversies over crowd management have marred the annual pilgrimage to Sabarimala this season. Hiran Unnikrishnan treks up the hill shrine along the Vandiperiyar route to take stock of the situation.

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Fresh COVID cases in southern states worry public, medical officials

Fear grips Chittoor district as Covid-19 reappears; medical staff prepared for any eventuality.

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Centre writes to Kerala to ensure safe, hassle-free pilgrimage to Sabarimala

Union Minister requests Kerala CM to ensure safe pilgrimage to Sabarimala for Ayyappa devotees with improved amenities & medical assistance.

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From December 1, KSRTC to start Volvo bus services for Sabarimala devotees from Bengaluru

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will start a new Volvo bus service from Bengaluru for Ayyappa devotees visiting the Sabarimala temple in Kerala from December 1, 2023.

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Sabarimala special | South Central Railway to operate 22 trains

The South Central Railway (SCR) officials will operate 22 Sabarimala special trains between various destinations to clear the rush of Ayyappa devotees. Special trains will have first class AC, 2AC, 3AC, sleeper and general second class coaches.

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New Melsanthis for Sabarimala and Malikappuram temples selected

Melsanthi and head priest of Ayyappa and Malikappuram Devi temples selected by TDB via drawing lots. Mahesh P.N. and Murali P.G. to take charge Nov. 15, 2023. Supervised by Manoj, Padamanbhan Nair, Vaideh Varma and Nirupama J. Varma. TDB president, commissioner, secretary and Sabarimala exec. officer present. Sabarimala opened for…

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Sabarimala temple to open on October 17

Sabarimala Ayyappa temple opens Oct 17 for Midhunam pujas. Tantri guides Melsanthi K. Jayaraman Namboothiri to open sanctum sanctorum. Upadevatha temples and 18 holy steps lit. Malikappuram Melsanthi V. Hariharan Namboothiri opens Devi temple, distributes offerings. New Melsanthis for Sabarimala, Malikappuram selected Oct 18. Temple closes Oct 22.

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Kerala:'Niraputhari' festival celebrated in Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple

The annual 'Niraputhari' festival, which marks the beginning of the harvest season, was celebrated in Sabarimala Sri Dharmashasta temple on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Woman lures civil engineer promising government project, tortures him in bid to extort ₹4 crore

After allegedly torturing him for several hours, the accused forced the victim to call his friend to arrange the money before releasing him

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