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Festival updates, temple announcements and stories from Kerala's sacred places — gathered from trusted publications and published by temples themselves.
Manaloor Shiva Temple: annadanam trust expands free meals
The temple trust has expanded its annadanam programme, serving free meals to more pilgrims on festival and weekend days.
Hemambika Temple: Pongala arrangements finalised
Authorities have completed arrangements for the Pongala offering, including water supply, temporary hearths and medical support.
Kandachira Mattel Venugopala Nilayam Temple: temple trust publishes annual report
The annual report details spending on rituals, charity and maintenance, along with the trust's plans for the coming year.
Kadungappuram Maniyedath temple: Pongala arrangements finalised
Authorities have completed arrangements for the Pongala offering, including water supply, temporary hearths and medical support.
Kerala temple tourism sees record footfall this season
Temple towns across the state are reporting a strong rise in pilgrim numbers, with weekend footfall up sharply in Thrissur, Pathanamthitta and Kasaragod.
Chakkamkad Temple: Pongala arrangements finalised
Authorities have completed arrangements for the Pongala offering, including water supply, temporary hearths and medical support.
Kerala temple festivals move to eco-friendly practices
A growing number of temple committees are switching to reusable materials, waste segregation and tree planting during festivals.
Tirunillai Shiva and Vishnu temple, Palakkad Kerala
Tirunillai Shiva and Vishnu temple, Palakkad Kerala: new queue complex opens for devotees
A new queue complex with shade, seating and drinking water has opened, aimed at reducing waiting times during peak days.
kerachan bhagavathi temple: heritage award for conservation work
The temple's restoration work has been recognised with a heritage conservation award for traditional craftsmanship.
Sree Narasimha moorthi temple: kodiyettam marks the start of the festival
The ceremonial flag hoisting marked the beginning of the festival, followed by traditional percussion ensembles and processions.
Shiva Temple: annual festival dates announced
The temple trust has confirmed the dates for this year's annual festival, with special poojas, processions and cultural programmes planned.
Temple kitchens adopt hygiene certification
Annadanam kitchens at major temples are adopting a hygiene certification programme covering water quality, storage and preparation areas.