Kerala to Host Global Ayyappa Devotees' Meet, Draws Criticism

The Kerala government is organizing a big meeting for people who follow Ayyappa, a Hindu god.

This meeting, happening in September, is for Ayyappa followers from all over the world.

The government wants to share a message and show how special Sabarimala, a famous temple, is.

However, some political groups, like the BJP, are not happy.

They are asking questions, such as whether it is right for government officials to organize a religious event, especially since the government is supposed to be fair to all religions.

The BJP also wonders if the government will do the same for other religions and suggests that the event is politically motivated, happening before elections.