Kerala minister vows tougher action over Sabarimala aravana shortage
Kerala Devaswom Minister Muraleedharan has said he will take an aggressive stand against the Travancore Devaswom Board if required over a shortage of Sabarimala aravana, The Hindu reports. He has appointed a dedicated additional district magistrate to gather details on prasadam raw-material stocks.
Kerala Devaswom Minister Muraleedharan has said he will take an “aggressive stand” against the Travancore Devaswom Board if required over a shortage of Sabarimala aravana, The Hindu reports. Aravana is identified in the supplied material as prasadam associated with Sabarimala. The minister has appointed a dedicated additional district magistrate to investigate the situation and collect details about stocks of the raw materials used to make the prasadam.
The official is expected to go to Sabarimala to gather the information. The source material does not specify the scale or cause of the shortage, the quantity of raw materials available or the steps already taken by the Travancore Devaswom Board. It also does not provide a timetable for restoring supplies or a response from the board.
The minister’s stated position is that stronger action may be taken if necessary, while the appointed official is tasked with establishing the relevant stock details.
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