Sabarimala roads to be fully repaired before Mandalam pilgrimage season, says Kerala Minister P.K. Basheer

Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer has announced a comprehensive plan to repair roads leading to the Sabarimala temple by November 2026. The initiative aims to improve road safety and infrastructure quality ahead of the upcoming Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.
Why it matters
Ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure is critical for managing the massive influx of pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala temple annually.
A high-level review meeting chaired by Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer on Thursday (July 17, 2026) decided to upgrade the Sabarimala roads and the related road network to high standards by November, 2026, ahead of the next Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season at the Ayyappa temple.
The article reports on government administrative actions and infrastructure planning without partisan commentary.
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