Kerala High Court Bans Chemical Kumkum and Plastic Shampoo Sachets at Sabarimala

A court in Kerala has told a temple board to stop selling certain items at a famous pilgrimage site called Sabarimala.

They are banning chemical-based kumkum, which is a colorful powder used in rituals, and small plastic packets of shampoo.

This is because when these items are thrown away near the water, they make the streams dirty.

The court wants to protect the environment, especially because many people visit the area for a big pilgrimage soon.

The board also needs to find ways to catch trash that might end up in the water, like putting up nets.

Other temple boards and local groups are also working on keeping the area clean.