Sabarimala pilgrimage: TDB president meets Keralam Devaswom Minister, briefs him on preparations
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, K. Muraleedharan says government and TDB will work together to ensure that devotees do not face difficulties during upcoming pilgrimage season
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president K. Jayakumar met Keralam Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan on September 25, 2026, to discuss preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season. This meeting is significant as Minister Muraleedharan had previously expressed concern over a shortage of aravana payasam and delays in the TDB's tendering process for raw materials ahead of the pilgrimage season.
Jayakumar explained that the shortage was due to an unexpected surge in devotees and that the Board was working to increase production capacity. The upcoming Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season will start on November 16. After the meeting, Minister Muraleedharan told reporters that the government and the TDB would collaborate to ensure a smooth pilgrimage season without any difficulties for devotees.
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