Temple news, curated.
Festival updates, temple announcements and stories from Kerala's sacred places — gathered from trusted publications and published by temples themselves.
Kamoth Bagavathi Temple: 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.
Free bus services announced for pilgrims during Mandala season
State transport will run additional services to major temples during the Mandala season, including early-morning departures.
Temple committees asked to publish festival calendars early
Committees have been asked to publish festival calendars well in advance so that pilgrims and tour operators can plan visits.
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.
methrukovil shiva temple: Mandala season special poojas begin
Special poojas and deeparadhana timings have been revised for the Mandala season, with additional darshan slots through the day.
Ayyappan temble: special arrangements for Ekadasi darshan
The temple has announced special arrangements for Ekadasi darshan, including extra counters and extended timings.
Pilgrimage season: health department sets up camps
Medical camps with doctors, oxygen support and ambulances have been set up along major pilgrimage routes in the state.
Devaswom boards announce new darshan booking rules
New booking rules aim to make darshan smoother during festival days, with time slots available online and at counters.
Ayyappan Temple: Mandala season special poojas begin
Special poojas and deeparadhana timings have been revised for the Mandala season, with additional darshan slots through the day.
annamkulangara 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.
Vadezhathu 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.
Valiya Parambil Sree Durga Temple: heritage award for conservation work
The temple's restoration work has been recognised with a heritage conservation award for traditional craftsmanship.