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Kerala reviews Sabarimala preparations to ensure smooth pilgrimage
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.
Kerala Health and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to complete Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations on time.
Pilgrim numbers are expected to increase this year compared with the previous season.
Two new machines will be installed for aravana prasadam production to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
A pilot control room using AI technology and cameras will be set up to monitor and manage crowds.
At least 500 rooms under government departments will be made available to pilgrims with fully online allotment.
- Who
- Kerala Health and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan and the Travancore Devaswom Board, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan to hold a follow-up review after Onam.
- What
- A review of preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season, covering prasadam stocks, roads, cleanliness, health facilities, and crowd management.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with preparations spanning the route from Pampa to Sannidhanam at Sabarimala.
- When
- Friday, August 14, ahead of the pilgrimage season; the Chief Minister's special review meeting is planned after Onam.
- Why
- To ensure a smooth and safe darshan for the expected increase in pilgrims this season.
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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