Ayyappa devotees allowed to carry irumudi as cabin baggage

The government has allowed Ayyappa devotees to carry their sacred irumudi as cabin baggage on flights.

This is a special permission given to respect their religious traditions.

The Civil Aviation Minister announced this on X, saying that the government wants to make sure that the devotees' beliefs are honored.

This permission is valid until January 20, and all necessary security checks will be followed.

The government wants to ensure that the devotees' practices remain uninterrupted and that they are treated with respect and dignity.