Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Sabarimala Pilgrimage Revenue Reaches Rs 210 Crore
The Sabarimala pilgrimage has made Rs 210 crore so far, with Rs 106 crore from selling aravana.
The Devaswom Board is planning for the upcoming Makaravilakku festival, focusing on safety and better food services.
They are also using more technology to manage crowds.
A meeting will decide which projects to do first, with funds coming from the government and sponsors.
They might build another aravana plant to make more offerings.
Total revenue from Sabarimala pilgrimage reaches Rs 210 crore, with Rs 106 crore from aravana sales.
Devaswom Minister to review preparations for the Makaravilakku festival, focusing on safety during Makara Jyoti darshan.
Precautionary measures strengthened, and devotees advised to avoid risky spots.
Kerala-style meals to be introduced at Sabarimala from December 21 to address difficulties in serving traditional meals.
Spot booking limit remains at 5,000 per day, with flexibility based on devotee inflow.
- Who
- Travancore Devaswom Board President K Jayakumar and Devaswom officials
- What
- Sabarimala pilgrimage revenue and preparations
- When
- Ongoing season, with a review meeting on Dec 18
- Where
- Sabarimala, Kerala
- Why
- To ensure smooth darshan and safety during the pilgrimage
- Total Revenue
- Rs 210 crore
- Revenue from Aravana Sales
- Rs 106 crore
- Spot Booking Limit
- 5,000 per day
- Upcoming Festival
- Makaravilakku
- Safety Focus
- Makara Jyoti darshan
- Meal Service
- Kerala-style meals from Dec 21
- Master Plan Meeting
- Dec 18 in Thiruvananthapuram
- Technology Use
- AI and GPS for crowd management