District Collector Anu Kumari participated in the Pithrutharpanam ceremony at Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple on Karkidaka Vavu, joining devotees in the annual ancestral remembrance observance.
#KarkidakaVavu#AnuKumari#Kerala
Thousands of devotees gathered at Varkala Papanasam to observe Karkidaka Vavu Bali Tharpanam, taking part in ancestral remembrance rituals on one of Kerala's most significant spiritual observances.
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District Collector Anu Kumari participated in the Pithrutharpanam ceremony held at Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple on Karkidaka Vavu, joining devotees in the ancestral remembrance rituals.
#KarkidakaVavu#AnuKumari#Kerala
Karkidaka Vavu Bali Tharpanam observed at Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple and Varkala Papanasam, with large numbers of devotees participating in ancestral remembrance rituals.
#KarkidakaVavu#BaliTharpanam#Kerala
Minister Shibu Baby John: tribal community's forest knowledge will be used to reduce human-wildlife conflict. ₹50cr ecotourism proposal for Kumily incl. ₹20cr Tiger Museum revival. Mannan & Paliya tribal reps now on CM-led Wildlife Board for the first time.
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📍 Idukki | PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT
Special safety arrangements have been put in place at Ayyappankovil Sree Dharma Sastha Temple for Karkidaka Vavu. Authorities warned of possible strong river currents and urged devotees to follow official safety instructions.
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram | HERITAGE UPDATE
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is now featured on a special postal cancellation and commemorative postal cover issued by India Post. The temple becomes the 4th temple in Kerala to receive this recognition.
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram | FOOD SAFETY ALERT
Food Safety Department has advised the public to avoid unlabelled food products during Karkidaka Vavu. Drink safe water, check the quality of ice used in beverages, and report food-related complaints at 1800 425 1125.
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram | GREEN PROTOCOL
Authorities have urged devotees to avoid single-use plastics during Karkidaka Vavu rituals and to dispose of puja materials and waste only through designated collection systems.
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram | DEVASWOM UPDATE
Preparations have been completed at major Karkidaka Vavu Bali centres. Thiruvallam Parashurama Swamy Temple has introduced online ticket booking for the first time this year.
#KarkidakaVavu#DevaswomUpdate#KeralaNews
📍 Thiruvananthapuram | TRANSPORT UPDATE
KSRTC will operate special services to major Karkidaka Vavu Bali centres across the district from 2:00 AM on Wednesday. Around 68 buses have been deployed for the arrangements.
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram | PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT
Authorities have advised devotees not to enter rivers, backwaters or the sea for Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals due to strong currents and adverse weather conditions.
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📍 Thodupuzha | FAITH UPDATE
Preparations have been completed at Kanjiramattom Mahadeva Temple for Karkidaka Vavu Bali on August 12.
Pithru Bali rituals begin at 4:30 AM. Special facilities have been arranged for devotees.
#KarkidakaVavuBali#KanjiramattomMahadevaTemple#Kerala
🏛️ Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to receive a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) and Special Cover from India Post.
The official release will be held on August 10 at Fort, Thiruvananthapuram.
#SreePadmanabhaswamyTemple#IndiaPost#HeritageNews
🇮🇳 Applications invited for the new non-official panel of the Idukki District Sainik Board.
Registered ex-servicemen can submit their consent letter and biodata before August 11, 5 PM.
#Idukki#DefenceNews#ExServicemen
🚨 Applications invited for Additional Government Pleader & Additional Public Prosecutor posts in various courts across Idukki district.
Eligible advocates with 7+ years' experience can apply until August 20, 4 PM.
#Idukki#CourtNews#LegalJobs
📍 Idukki | AADHAAR UPDATE
Add or update your email ID through the Aadhaar App free of cost until 31 Dec 2026.
Available only for Aadhaar holders with an active registered mobile number.
📞 1800 4251 1800
#Aadhaar#EmailUpdate#UIDAI
📍 Kerala's NRI Commission will conduct an Adalat for expatriates on August 11 at the NORKA Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.
NRIs can submit grievances directly or via email, along with the required supporting documents.
#NORKA#NRICommission#Pravasi
🚨 SAFE ONAM 2026
A 24×7 Excise Control Room is now operational in Idukki as part of a special enforcement drive against illicit liquor and narcotics during Onam.
📞 Toll Free: 1800 425 3415
#SafeOnam2026#Idukki#PublicSafety
📢 NORKA ROOTS UPDATE
The Aug. 7 interview for Assistant recruitment at the NORKA Roots Idukki District Cell has been postponed due to adverse weather. A revised date will be announced later.
#NORKARoots#JobAlert#Idukki