TDB sets November 10 as deadline to complete works at Sabarimala
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has set November 10 as the deadline for completing infrastructure works at Sabarimala, including Nilackal, Pampa, and Sannidhanam, ahead of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage. Despite concerns over delays caused by procedural formalities and persistent rain, TDB president K. Jayakumar reviewed preparations for crowd management, waste management, and security, assuring there was no need for concern. The board also discussed equipping parking lots with AI-enabled cameras and increasing worker wages.
Why it matters
This matters for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims who visit Sabarimala annually, as timely completion of infrastructure ensures safety, smooth operations, and a better experience during the crowded pilgrimage season. It also highlights the challenges faced by religious boards in managing large-scale events and infrastructure projects.
TDB sets November 10 as deadline to complete works at Sabarimala Sabarimala races against time to complete works ahead of pilgrimage season left Image for representation. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/8mxcq7/article71623583.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PAGE-1-BRIEFLY_GI8GLJE43.3.jpg.jpg Leju Kama Pathanamthitta/Kerala,11/11/2021. (File photo) A view of Ayyappa temple Sabarimala Sannidhanam. Photo by:Leju Kamal. Official sources, however, say delays in procedural formalities and persistent rain are hampering infrastructure works PATHANAMTHITTA Even as concern mount over the delay in completing infrastructure works at Sabarimala, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has set November 10 as the deadline for completing major works at Nilackal, Pampa and the Sannidhanam ahead of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage. During a visit to Pathanamthitta on Saturday, TDB president K. Jayakumar said there was no need for concern over the preparations. He reviewed arrangements for crowd management, virtual queue system, emergency operation centres and the control room at Pampa, besides facilities for police personnel to be deployed for the pilgrimage.
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