Sabarimala: The Travancore Devaswom Board has recorded ₹92 crore in revenue during the first 15 days of the ongoing Mandala–Makaravilakku pilgrimage season, marking a 33.33 per cent rise from ₹69 crore in the same period last year. The data is up to November 30.

Aravana (prasdam) sales accounted for the largest share at ₹47 crore, up 46.86 per cent from ₹32 crore last year. Appam (sacred offering) sales amounted to ₹3.5 crore, similar to the previous season. Revenue from kanikka (donations by devotees) rose from ₹22 crore to ₹26 crore, up by 18.18 per cent.

Meanwhile, footfall at Sabarimala has touched 12,47,954 devotees between November 16 and November 30.

With relatively lighter crowds, pilgrims reported a smoother and more comfortable darshan experience, according to the Devaswom Board.