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The Sabarimala pilgrim transit centre in Chengannur will miss the upcoming season as construction remains stalled four years after starting. The Travancore Devaswom Board awaits a final administrative decision to resume work.
Following months of delays over unpaid dues and legal hurdles, authorities have begun clearing unauthorized trade fair structures at the Sabarimala transit centre, allowing the municipality to prepare essential facilities for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
The Kerala High Court directed the state government to expedite prosecution sanction in the Sabarimala gold theft case and file a chargesheet immediately, ensuring all legal procedures are completed by November 25.
Transport contractor SS Binu was remanded for 14 days following the first arrest over the Milma ghee scam, where ritualistic Sabarimala ghee was diverted to Tamil Nadu and replaced with inferior stock.
To handle the influx of devotees heading towards the hill shrine, Southern Railway has been directed to bolster passenger amenities at major gateway stations, particularly Chengannur and Kottayam.
The Kerala government criticised the Travancore Devaswom Board over severe supply shortages and procurement delays ahead of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, while base stations like Erumeli remain unprepared for the upcoming festival season.
Pathanamthitta Municipality plans to demolish unauthorised trade fair sheds at the Sabarimala transit camp after a prolonged delay hampered pilgrimage preparations, auctioning dismantled materials to recover outstanding rental dues.
Subrahmanyan Sankaran Namboothiri and Damodaran Namboothiri were chosen through a draw of lots as chief priests for the Sabarimala and Malikappuram temples respectively, assuming charge for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan reviewed Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations, ordering immediate corrective measures after inspecting Pampa. He promised 'Tirupati model' upgrades post-season, improved crowd management, and enhanced waste control before opening on 16 November.
Sabarimala preparations are progressing smoothly, with daily 'aravana' production increasing by one lakh tins to 3.6 lakh. AI-enabled crowd monitoring and civil works are also underway, while a gold crown is confirmed safe.
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