Sabarimala pilgrimage: KSRTC to deploy over 1,000 buses
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has announced plans to deploy over 1,000 buses during the annual Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. The fleet will include special chain services between Pampa and Nilakkal alongside chartered trips via the Budget Tourism Cell.
Why it matters
Mass religious pilgrimages require extensive logistical coordination and public transport planning to ensure crowd safety and smooth travel operations.
Sabarimala pilgrimage: KSRTC to deploy over 1,000 buses left Vehicles queueing up along the Nilackal-Pampa road amid rush to Sabarimala. FILE PHOTO KSL https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/o8t63y/article71607180.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/State_StandalonGIDGMDHNR.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator Vehicles queueing up along the Nilackal-Pampa road amid rush to Sabarimala on Sunday. leju kamal A total of 461 buses will be arranged for Mandala pooja and 561 for Makaravilakku, in addition to leased vehicles. Special services will run from major depots across the State to key hubs like Pampa and Nilakkal, and chartered trips will be arranged through the Budget Tourism Cell. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has made extensive arrangements for the safe and smooth transportation of Ayyappa devotees during the annual Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. In the first phase, 461 buses will operate during the Mandala pooja period and 561 during the Makaravilakku festival.
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