Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Kerala HC Admits Plea Against Sabarimala Global Event
Someone filed a case in Kerala's High Court about the "Global Ayyappa Sangamam," an event planned near Sabarimala.
The person filing the case believes it's a political event disguised as a religious gathering.
The court has heard the case.
The group organizing the event says it's to promote Sabarimala as a global pilgrimage site, spread a message of unity and harmony, and celebrate a milestone.
They also said it will be paid for with sponsorships, not public or temple money.
Kerala High Court admitted a petition against the Global Ayyappa Sangamam.
The petitioner argued the event was a political gathering.
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) responded to the court.
TDB stated the event aims to promote Sabarimala globally and spread a message of unity.
TDB clarified the event would be funded by sponsorships, not public funds.
- Who
- Ajeesh Kalathil Gopi, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), Kerala High Court
- What
- Kerala High Court admitted a plea against the Global Ayyappa Sangamam
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Kerala High Court, Pamba near Sabarimala
- Why
- Challenging the TDB's plan to hold the event, Ajeesh argued it was a political gathering.
Petitioner
TDB
Event Purpose
Petitioner
Views event as political gathering.
TDB
Views event as promotion of Sabarimala, and spreading unity.
Funding Source
Petitioner
Implied concern about funding (though not explicitly stated).
TDB
Event funded solely through sponsorships, not public funds.
- Event
- Global Ayyappa Sangamam
- Location
- Pamba, near Sabarimala
- Petitioner
- Ajeesh Kalathil Gopi
- Respondent
- Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Judges
- Justice Devan Ramachandran, Justice Syam Kumar V.M.
