Sabarimala aravana shortage: Keralam Devaswom Minister says will take ‘aggressive stand’ against TDB if required

Keralam Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan on Thursday said that he would take an “aggressive stand” against the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in situations where devotees’ interests are affected, citing the shortage of aravana prasadam when the Sabarimala temple was open recently.

Mr. Muraleedharan, speaking to reporters, said that he has appointed a dedicated ADM for Sabarimala and he will be going there to collect all details regarding stock of raw materials, like jaggery and coconut oil, used in making prasadam.

He said the step was being taken following claims of shortage in raw materials, and that based on the ADM’s report, the government will take further steps.