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Kerala reviews Sabarimala preparations to ensure smooth pilgrimage

Kerala reviews Sabarimala preparations to ensure smooth pilgrimage
Sabarimala preparations reviewed; Kerala Devaswom Minister says focus on smooth pilgrimage · theprint.in

In Kerala, India, there is a famous hill temple called Sabarimala.

Every year, many people walk a long way to visit the temple and pray.

This year, even more people are expected to come than last year.

The government is getting everything ready before the pilgrims arrive.

They are making sure there is enough sweet food, called prasadam, for everyone.

They are also fixing the roads and cleaning the path to the temple.

Doctors and ambulances will be ready in case anyone gets sick.

New cameras with smart technology will watch the crowds to keep people safe.

The government wants everyone to have a happy and safe visit.

Key facts

Event
Sabarimala pilgrimage season preparations
Minister
K Muraleedharan (Health and Devaswom)
Board
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
Expected pilgrims
Increase compared with the previous season
Aravana prasadam
Two new production machines to be installed
Rooms for pilgrims
At least 500 rooms, allotted fully online
Crowd management
Pilot AI-based control room with cameras
Water safety
Accredited laboratory to test drinking water quality

Quotes

K Muraleedharan

Kerala Health and Devaswom Minister

“"inter‑departmental coordination would be strengthened to ensure a smooth darshan for devotees"”
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“"Two machines will be installed for aravana production to ensure uninterrupted supply"”
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