TRAVANCORE DEVASWOM BOARD
Sabarimala gold loss case: SIT to collect more samples from temple artefacts
Investigators will collect more samples from Sabarimala temple artefacts. This aims to determine the exact weight of gold cladding on these items. The Travancore Devaswom Board has granted permission for the procedure. The SIT is also set to question former TDB officials regarding the removal of artefacts. These items were transported for replating without court permission.
Kerala HC orders independent re-evaluation of Sabarimala ghee sale
The Kerala High Court has ordered a fresh probe into alleged fund misappropriation by Travancore Devaswom Board employees. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the initial report, finding it minimized the loss to the Board. A senior officer will now re-evaluate the case to determine if corruption charges apply.
'Difficult to declare millions of beliefs wrong': SC hears PIL limits in Sabarimala case debate
The Supreme Court is examining the permissibility of public interest litigations concerning religious practices. A nine-judge bench is hearing cases on women's entry into religious sites like Sabarimala. The Travancore Devaswom Board argues PILs should not interpret religious customs. The court acknowledges the difficulty in declaring beliefs of millions as wrong. The hearing continues.
Courts can't sit in judgement in matters of religious belief of denomination: TDB to Supreme Court
The Travancore Devaswom Board told the Supreme Court of India that courts cannot judge religious beliefs, which must be determined by the faith of the community. The submission came during hearings led by Surya Kant on petitions related to religious freedom and women’s entry to the Sabarimala temple.
Kerala HC extends time for Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to complete probe in Sabarimala ghee sale scam
The Kerala High Court has granted the vigilance bureau an additional 30 days to investigate alleged misappropriation of funds from 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee' sales at Sabarimala. Nine more TDB staff are now suspected, and poor record-keeping has hampered the probe. The court emphasized a thorough investigation to fix individual accountability and ensure swift action.
Sabarimala gold loss case: SIT arrests chief priest
The chief priest of the Sabarimala temple, Kandararu Rajeevaru, has been arrested. This arrest is linked to the ongoing investigation into the loss of gold from the temple. Rajeevaru's alleged close association with the prime accused and his approval for replating temple plates formed the basis for the arrest.
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SIT grills former Sabarimala administrative officer in gold missing case
Sabarimala temple's former administrative officer B Murari Babu has been taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team probing missing gold. Babu, suspended by the Travancore Devaswom Board, is accused in cases involving the disappearance of gold from temple idols and door frames. He allegedly forwarded proposals for electroplating, claiming the gold-clad plates were copper.
Confident that it will ensure justice: BJP's V Muraleedharan after briefing President Murmu on Sabarimala gold theft case
A Kerala BJP delegation met President Droupadi Murmu regarding the Sabarimala gold theft. Senior leader V Muraleedharan stated the incidents deeply hurt devotees. The delegation presented a replica of the Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple. BJP leaders demanded the resignation of the Devaswom Minister and dissolution of the Travancore Devaswom Board. An accused in the gold plating theft case was arrested.
Sabarimala Temple gets new 'melsanthi'
Prasad E D from Thrissur has been appointed as the new chief priest of the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple ahead of the annual pilgrimage season. Manu Namboothiri M G will serve as the melsanthi for the Malikappuram shrine. The selections were made through a traditional draw conducted by children from the Pandalam royal family.
TDB to take action against nine officials over Sabarimala gold losses
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president announced action against nine officials for lapses identified in an investigation into gold losses at the Sabarimala temple. Deputy Devaswom Commissioner B Murari Babu has already faced action, with decisions on the remaining officials to be made at an upcoming board meeting.
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Sabarimala temple on October 22
President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Sabarimala temple on October 22. This visit coincides with ongoing investigations into alleged theft of gold-plated copper plates. The Travancore Devaswom Board is seeking court permission for a comprehensive probe. Political parties are demanding a CBI investigation into the irregularities. The temple doors reopen for Thulamasa Pooja on October 17.
Special passes for Sabarimala devotees opting for forest route temporarily halted
The Travancore Devaswom Board paused issuing special passes for Sabarimala devotees using the forest route due to increased crowding. The move aims to reduce wait times for darshan at Pamba. Previously, 5,000 passes were available, but this number has spiked, prompting the suspension.
Over 22 lakh devotees in 29 days at Sabarimala, revenue up: Top official
Over 22 lakh Ayyappa devotees visited Sabarimala in 29 days till December 14, a significant increase from last year. The Travancore Devaswom Board reported a total revenue of Rs 163.89 crore, with substantial increases in Aravana sales and offerings. Improved facilities ensured smooth darshan for pilgrims.
Kerala government adopts divine route to fight climate change
The government of Kerala has implemented a project to improve the green cover and water resources of more than 3,000 temples managed by five Devaswom Boards under their control. Called 'Devankanam Charuharitham' or 'Beautiful Green Abodes of God', the project aims to plant trees and flowering plants in temple compounds to enhance green cover and make these places self-reliant.
COVID lockdown restrictions in Kerala force people to perform 'Bali Tharpanam' rituals at home
Restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus in Kerala forced people to offer "bali" to their ancestors by performing the rituals in their homes on the occasion of 'Karkitaka Vavu Bali' on Sunday. However, arrangements were done for the people to perform offerings for rituals like 'thilahomam' and 'pithruhomam' at many temples in the state on Sunday morning.
Kerala temple body to avoid 'bali tharpanamm' ritual due to COVID spread
A recent high-level meeting of the Board decided not to allow the ritual, which used to be performed by thousands of devotees in the premises of small and big temples across the state, TDB sources here said.
Sabarimala: Travancore Devaswom Board moves SC seeking more time to implement verdict
The Board, which manages the hill shrine, has cited lack of basic amenities among other things as the reason for seeking more time from the top court.
Travancore Devaswom Board to meet Friday to find amicable solution to Sabarimala row
Ahead of the meeting, the TDB, which administers the hill shrine, Thursday said it was ready for any sort of compromise to end the stand-off.
Kerala government seeks to solve Sabarimala tension through a discussion
The TDB’s initiative comes amid growing protests by Ayyappa devotees against the historic Supreme Court verdict allowing women aged between 10 and 50 years entry to the hill shrine.
Travancore Devaswom Board invites stakeholders to discuss 'various aspects'
The Travancore Devaswom Board has invited tantries (temple priests), Pandalam royals and devotee groups to the meeting.
Women cops to be posted at Sabarimala: DGP
The DGP said everyone in the force should have to perform their duties irrespective of their religion and politics.
Appointment of non-Brahmin priests 'a silent revolution': LDF
"It is a silent revolution and a model for others to follow," Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran told reporters.
Travancore Devaswom Board says no ban on fireworks in temple festivals
The board has issued a circular to all temples under it, directing that the fireworks display be carried out only in compliance with rules and regulations.
Kerala supports in Supreme Court ban on women's entry at Sabrimala temple
The Kerala government has told the Supreme Court that banning entry of women of menstrual age in historic Sabarimala temple in the state
Kerala government to constitute Devaswom Recruitment Board
Kerala govt is planning to constitute a common recruitment board for the appointments in the devaswom Boards to unify the selection procedure.
Sabarimala nets Rs 178.53 crore in 2012-13
Pilgrims mainly throng the temple during the 'Mandala' and 'Makaravilakku' seasons stretching from mid-November to January 14.
Stampede report: Blame game begins
The police, the forest department and the Travancore Devaswom Board, which governs the Sabarimala temple, have indirectly blamed other agencies for not taking measures to prevent the stampede at Pulmedu on January 14.
Kerala ignored warnings on Sabari rush
The Kerala high court on Monday pulled up the state government for ignoring its warnings on the need to regulate the flow of pilgrims at Sabarimala where a stampede killed 102 people and injured over 70 on Friday night.
Kerala high court seeks report on Sabari tragedy
A division bench of the high court has sought a report on the causes of the disaster, and has given time until January 20 to submit the same.
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