Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Keralam Allocates Rs 551.50 Crore for Sabarimala Preparations
The Keralam government is spending Rs 551.5011 crore to prepare for the Sabarimala pilgrimage.
The money will be used by the Public Works Department for different construction and improvement projects.
Chief Minister VD Satheesan approved the plan after a review meeting.
This year’s amount is larger than the amounts given in the previous two financial years.
The pilgrimage season is expected to bring many devotees to Sabarimala.
The Travancore Devaswom Board also held special rituals at about 25 temples.
The rituals were intended to address what the board called a dosham, or an adverse effect.
The board linked it to alleged abusive words used toward devotees by some employees and security personnel.
The Keralam government allocated Rs 551.5011 crore to the Public Works Department for Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations.
Chief Minister VD Satheesan approved the allocation after reviewing preparations with officials.
The funds will support various Public Works Department projects for the pilgrimage season.
The allocation exceeds Rs 377.80 crore provided in 2025-26 and Rs 326.97 crore in 2024-25.
The Travancore Devaswom Board also conducted rituals at about 25 temples over alleged doshas linked to Sabarimala.
- Who
- The Keralam government, Chief Minister VD Satheesan, the Public Works Department, and the Travancore Devaswom Board.
- What
- The government allocated Rs 551.5011 crore for Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations, while the Devaswom Board conducted special rituals at temples.
- When
- The allocation was announced on Sunday; the rituals were conducted earlier the previous month, according to the article.
- Where
- The works concern Sabarimala in Keralam; rituals were held at about 25 temples, including Mookambika Temple in Kollur, Karnataka.
- Why
- The funds are intended to support preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage season, while the rituals addressed an alleged dosham associated with Sabarimala.
- Allocation
- Rs 551.5011 crore
- Implementing department
- Public Works Department
- Previous allocation, 2025-26
- Rs 377.80 crore
- Previous allocation, 2024-25
- Rs 326.97 crore
- Ritual locations
- About 25 temples
- Reported dosham
- A vak dosham allegedly linked to abusive language directed at devotees
- Additional ritual
- A Maha Puja is planned after the Navaratri celebrations