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Festival updates, temple announcements and stories from Kerala's sacred places — gathered from trusted publications and published by temples themselves.
Puthukavu 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.
Temple kitchens adopt hygiene certification
Annadanam kitchens at major temples are adopting a hygiene certification programme covering water quality, storage and preparation areas.
Koottumadam Mahadeva 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.
variyath shree mahavishnu kshethram: 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.
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.
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.
Sree Buvaneswari Temple: online prasadam booking launched
Devotees can now book prasadam online and collect it at the temple counter, with home delivery planned in the next phase.
Kanayannur Kovilakam Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple (കണയന്നൂർ കോവിലകം ശ്രീ മഹാഗണപതി ക്ഷേത്രം ): kodiyettam marks the start of the festival
The ceremonial flag hoisting marked the beginning of the festival, followed by traditional percussion ensembles and processions.
Heritage commission lists more Kerala temples for conservation
Several temples with rare murals, woodwork and stone inscriptions have been added to the state heritage conservation list.
Hanuman Swamy Temple: special arrangements for Ekadasi darshan
The temple has announced special arrangements for Ekadasi darshan, including extra counters and extended timings.
sankaranarayana swami 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.
Devotional music festivals return across temple towns
Devotional music programmes, including Kathakali, Sopana Sangeetham and bhajans, are returning to temple grounds this season.