Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Sabarimala to Include Devotees' Songs in Playlist
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala is going to start playing songs made by regular devotees.
Right now, only famous singers like K J Yesudas and Jayavijaya have their songs played there.
The temple board has decided to let devotees submit their own songs.
They have to prove the songs are original and not copied.
The board will check the songs and add the best ones to the temple's music playlist.
This means that when you visit Sabarimala, you might hear songs made by people just like you!
Sabarimala temple to include original devotional songs by devotees in its playlist.
Devotees must submit songs on a pen drive with an affidavit declaring originality.
Songs will be scrutinized by the Travancore Devaswom Board before inclusion.
Current playlist features songs by renowned singers like K J Yesudas and Jayavijaya.
New songs will be played between announcements for pilgrims.
- Who
- Travancore Devaswom Board and devotees of Lord Ayyappa
- What
- Inclusion of devotees' original devotional songs in Sabarimala's temple playlist
- When
- Implementation details not specified
- Where
- Sabarimala, Kerala
- Why
- To provide an opportunity for devotees to present their own devotional songs
- Location
- Sabarimala, Kerala
- Current Songs
- Devotional songs by K J Yesudas and Jayavijaya
- New Initiative
- Inclusion of original compositions by devotees
- Submission Process
- Songs to be submitted on pen drive with affidavit
- Selection Process
- Songs scrutinized by the Devaswom board
- Current Playlist
- Opens with 'Vande Vighneswaram', closes with 'Harivarasanam'
- Announcement
- New songs to be played between announcements for pilgrims