Pilgrimage

Spot booking to continue in Sabarimala, Kerala govt revises decision on virtual queue system

October 15, 2024

Spot booking to continue in Sabarimala, Kerala govt revises decision on virtual queue system

The announcement came while the government was responding to MLA V Joy.

October 06, 2024
Sabarimala pilgrimage: Govt mandates online booking for darshan; entry limited to 80,000

During virtual queue booking, devotees will be able to select their travel route, enabling them to opt for a less congested path.
July 22, 2024
This year's Hajj pilgrimage of Keralites concludes as last batch of 139 return home

Kerala sent 18,200 pilgrims for Hajj this year from the three embarkation points of Kozhikode, Kochi and Kannur.
July 01, 2024
Kozhikode airport receives first batch of this year's Hajj returnees

The 327 pilgrims who departed from Kozhikode International Airport on May 21 returned on Monday on two Air India Express flights.
May 08, 2024
Air India Express strike: 30 Malayali pilgrims stranded in Varanasi, next flight only on Friday

The passengers were supposed to board a connection flight from Varanasi at 8 am to reach Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kochi respectively.
April 02, 2024
Katchatheevu Island: The festival that draws thousands of pilgrims to the islet

The annual three-day feast of the Anthoniyar Kovil, or St Antony’s catholic shrine, held in February or March, is the event that draws numerous pilgrims, mainly fisherfolks.
March 29, 2024
45 Easter pilgrims killed in South Africa bus crash

Only an 8-year-old survived the crash and was receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital, Limpopo's Department of Transport said in a separate statement.

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