Archive · 24 Jan 2026
TDB to Investigate Film Shooting Allegation at Sabarimala
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) is going to investigate if a movie director named Anuraj Manohar took videos at the Sabarimala temple without permission.
The temple officials said that Manohar asked for permission to film, but they said no.
Only news people are allowed to take pictures or videos, and they need special permission first.
The director says he didn't film in the main temple area but at a place called Pampa.
The TDB is going to look into this to make sure the rules were followed.
TDB to investigate alleged unauthorized film shooting at Sabarimala temple.
Complaint alleges director Anuraj Manohar carried out videography in prohibited Sannidhanam area.
TDB denied Manohar's request for permission to film in the Sannidhanam.
Director claims videography was done at Pampa, not in the Sannidhanam.
TDB Vigilance and Security Wing to commence investigation following the complaint.
- Who
- Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and Malayalam film director Anuraj Manohar
- What
- Investigation into alleged unauthorized film shooting at Sabarimala temple
- When
- Investigation to commence following the complaint
- Where
- Sannidhanam area, Sabarimala temple, Kerala
- Why
- Allegation of unauthorized videography during Makaravilakku festival
- Organization
- Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- Allegation
- Unauthorized film shooting at Sabarimala temple
- Accused
- Malayalam film director Anuraj Manohar
- Location
- Sannidhanam area, Sabarimala temple
- Permission Status
- Denied by TDB
- Investigation Body
- TDB Vigilance and Security Wing
- Complaint Received
- Yes
- Director's Claim
- Videography done at Pampa, not Sannidhanam
Sources
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TDB to Probe Allegation of Film Shooting at Sabarimala Temple