KSRTC to operate special services to balitharpanam centres in Kerala

In Kerala, a state in India, many families pray for their grandparents and other relatives who have passed away.

This special praying time is called Karkidaka Vavu Bali and happens during a month called Karkidakam in the Malayalam calendar.

To help families reach the special praying places, called balitharpanam centres, the state bus company KSRTC is running extra buses.

The special buses start at 2 o'clock in the morning on August 12.

This year there are many more buses than last year, 100 buses instead of 62.

Extra buses will go to places like Thiruvallam, Varkala, Aluva and Thirunelli temple.

Special officers and staff will be at every centre to watch how many people come.

If a place gets crowded, more buses will be sent there quickly.

This helps everyone reach the praying places in time.