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Keralam CM: No Dispute with TDB Over Sabarimala Arrangements, No Board Replacement Planned
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News18•23-09-2026, 15:00
Keralam CM: No Dispute with TDB Over Sabarimala Arrangements, No Board Replacement Planned
- •Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated there is no dispute between the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) regarding arrangements for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage.
- •Satheesan confirmed that the government has no plans to replace the existing TDB, despite earlier media reports of alleged differences.
- •The TDB will retain full responsibility for key arrangements including prasadam distribution, tender procedures, and preparations at Sannidhanam and Pampa.
- •The annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season is scheduled to commence on November 17.
- •The state has allocated over Rs 600 crore for the construction and development of roads leading to Sabarimala, a first-time allocation of this magnitude.
Key Questions Answered
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated that there is no dispute between the state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board regarding arrangements for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage and ruled out replacing the existing board.
The annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season is scheduled to begin on November 17.
For the first time, the state has allocated more than Rs 600 crore for the construction and development of roads leading to Sabarimala.
