Kerala High Court Directs Travancore Devaswom Board to Enhance Sabarimala Pilgrim Management
Kerala HC issues directives to TDB to improve pilgrim management at Sabarimala
The Hindu
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The Kerala High Court has mandated the Travancore Devaswom Board to implement new measures for managing pilgrims at the Sabarimala temple during the 2026-27 Mandala Makaravilakku season. Key directives include limiting daily pilgrims to 75,000 to address crowd management issues experienced in the previous season.
- 01Kerala High Court issued directives for Sabarimala pilgrim management.
- 02Daily pilgrim cap set at 75,000.
- 03Measures aim to improve crowd control during peak season.
- 04Suo motu proceedings initiated due to past difficulties.
- 05Changes effective for the 2026-27 Mandala Makaravilakku season.
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The Kerala High Court has taken significant steps to enhance the management of pilgrims at the Sabarimala temple, especially during the busy Mandala Makaravilakku season in 2026-27. In response to crowd management challenges faced in the 2025-26 season, the court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to limit the number of pilgrims to 75,000 per day. This decision reflects the court's proactive approach to ensuring the safety and comfort of devotees visiting the temple, which is a major pilgrimage site in Kerala, India. The directives were issued following suo motu proceedings initiated by the court, emphasizing the need for effective crowd control measures during peak pilgrimage times.
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The new directives aim to enhance the safety and experience of pilgrims visiting Sabarimala, potentially reducing overcrowding and improving overall management during peak seasons.
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