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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
TDB to host global Ayyappa meet at Pamba next month
T'puram: Devaswom minister V N Vasavan said the first-ever Global Ayyappa Convention will be organized in Sept. The event, part of devaswom board's 75th anniversary, will be held in Pamba. State govt and Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) will jointly organize the convention in the third week of Sept, he said. It aims to spread the message of 'Tat Tvam Asi' globally and to present Sabarimala as a divine, traditional and sustainable global pilgrimage centre. This first-ever Global Ayyappa Convention in Kerala will bring together Ayyappa devotees from various parts of the world and India. Around 3,000 delegates are expected to attend the event. The event is planned between Sept 16 and 21, with the exact date to be decided later. Invited delegates will have the opportunity to arrive a day earlier for darshan before participating in the convention. A German tent, similar to those used during the pilgrimage season, will be constructed in Pamba to accommodate 3,000 people. Vasavan stated that this convention marks the beginning of larger gatherings involving more participants in the future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo During the previous Mandala-Makaravilakku festivals, approximately 5.3 million pilgrims were able to have darshan without complaints, which is widely acknowledged. Building on this experience, govt aims to ensure more facilities for devotees in the future. The convention will provide an opportunity for devotees to share their existing challenges and difficulties and to propose constructive suggestions. Development projects currently ongoing and planned for the future will be presented to the devotees and their feedback and suggestions will be sought. TNN Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
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Kerala govt to hold global Ayyappa devotees meet at Sabarimala in September
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (PTI) The Kerala government is going to hold a global Ayyappa devotees meet at Sabarimala in September, state Devasom Minister V N Vasavan said on Thursday. The one-day meet, being held for the first time in Kerala, will be jointly organised with the Travancore Devaswom Board in the third week of September, between 16 to 21, the minister said at a press meet here. Ayyappa devotees from all over the world and various states of the country will be brought together on one platform at the meet which is being organised as part of the 75th anniversary of the Board, he said. The devotees' meet to be held in Pampa is being organised with the aim of spreading the message of universal humanity called 'Tatvamasi' throughout the world and 'presenting Sabarimala to the world as a divine, traditional and sustainable global pilgrimage center", the minister said. Around 3,000 delegates are expected to take part in the meet which will be the beginning of larger similar gatherings in future, he said. Vasavan said that arrangements will be made in such a manner that devotees will arrive a day before the event and have darshan at the Lord Ayyappa shrine before taking part in the meet. A German pavilion similar to the one used during the annual pilgrimage season at the shrine will be constructed in Pampa to provide seating for 3,000 people, he said. PTI HMP HMP ADB view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vizhinjam port completes a year of operations
T'puram: Vizhinjam International Seaport on Friday completed a year since the first ship docked at the port. Since July 11 last year, the port has handled 393 ships and 8.3 lakh containers. Minister V N Vasavan said that it is a landmark moment for the port. "In this period, Vizhinjam achieved remarkable progress that amazed the world. The ship San Fernando arrived with containers on July 11, 2024, and commercial operations began in Dec 2024," the minister said. In the past year, 392 ships arrived at Vizhinjam, including 23 ultra-large container ships like the MSC Irina, which is considered one of the largest container ships in the world. Many of these ships, including the Irina, berthed in India for the first time, Vasavan added. "Vizhinjam has become one of the rare ports globally to operate at full capacity within the initial months of commercial operation. It paved the way for India to demonstrate its capability to operate ports using advanced technologies like automation and AI," he added. For the past four months, Vizhinjam ranked first among ports on India's southeastern coast. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The training of local women to become India's first female automated crane operators gained international attention, the minister said. Through social responsibility initiatives in health, education, and skill development, the project supported over 100,000 people. As the first year is celebrated with pride, the second phase of construction, expected to cost over Rs 10,000 crores, will soon commence, Vasavan said. Vizhinjam is set to become a gateway to India's maritime dominance. The port is also gearing up to start EXIM cargo soon after the road connectivity is ready. The rail connectivity work will be completed in three years.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vizhinjam Port handles nearly 400 ships since its launch last year, says Kerala Ports Minister, ET Infra
Advt By , ETInfra Vizhinjam transshipment hub has handled nearly 400 container ships in the past year, Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan said in a Facebook post marking the first anniversary of the port's inaugural by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under a public-private partnership model, the port was built at an estimated cost of ₹8,867 that Vizhinjam has emerged as the top port on India's south-east coast, the minister described it as 'one of the rare ports in the world' to begin full-capacity operations within a year of its launch in December last total, the port has received 392 vessels, including 23 ultra-large ships and the world's largest container vessel, the MSC Irina. With expanding AI and automation capabilities, Vizhinjam has handled 8.3 lakh containers so far."Along with celebrating the first year with pride, the second phase construction works which are expected to cost more than ₹10,000 crore will also start soon. Vizhinjam will grow as a gateway to India's maritime superiority ." Vasavan minister also highlighted that Vizhinjam port is home to India's first female automated crane operators , all recruited from local communities. The port is supporting over one lakh people through various social impact initiatives in health, education, and skill development, he added.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nearly 400 vessels arrived at Vizhinjam port in last one year: Kerala Minister Vasavan
Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan on Friday said that nearly 400 container ships had docked at the Vizhinjam transshipment hub in the past year since the first vessel arrived at the port. Vasavan, in a Facebook post on the occasion of the first anniversary of the first ship to berth at the port, claimed that Vizhinjam has also managed to become the number one port on the south-east coast of India after commencing commercial operations in December last year. The port was dedicated to the nation on May 2 this year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The minister said that since the arrival of the San Fernando ship at the port on July 11, 2024, 392 ships, including 23 ultra-large vessels, have arrived at the transshipment hub and 8.3 lakh containers were handled. He claimed that the port was able to work at full capacity right from the start of its commercial operations, a rarity in the world. Live Events It also helped to show the world that India has the ability to operate a port using advanced technologies, including automation and AI, Vasavan said in his post. The other achievements of the port include training women from the local Vizhinjam community to become India's first female automated crane operators and supporting more than one lakh people through social responsibility projects in areas including health, education and skill development, he said. "Along with celebrating the first year with pride, the second phase of construction, which is expected to cost over Rs 10,000 crore, will also begin soon. Vizhinjam will grow as the gateway to India's maritime supremacy ," he said in the post. The port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under a public-private partnership model at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
