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Kerala officials review preparations for upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage

Source: The Hindu · 25 Sep 2026, 05:02 UTC
Kerala officials review preparations for upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage
Image: The Hindu · original report

Travancore Devaswom Board president K. Muraleedharan met Kerala’s Devaswom minister to discuss preparations for the next Sabarimala pilgrimage season. Muraleedharan said the government and the board would coordinate to ensure devotees do not face difficulties, according to The Hindu.

Travancore Devaswom Board president K. Muraleedharan has met Kerala’s Devaswom minister to discuss preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season. The meeting focused on coordination between the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board, according to The Hindu.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Muraleedharan said the two sides would work together to ensure that devotees did not face difficulties during the pilgrimage. The supplied report does not specify which facilities or services were reviewed, how many pilgrims are expected, or what measures will be introduced. It also does not give the date of the pilgrimage season or provide details of any decisions reached at the meeting.

The comments indicate that preparations are being discussed jointly by the board and the government, with the stated aim of avoiding problems for devotees.

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