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Keralam Devaswoms Minister Vows Aggressive Stand Against TDB Over Devotee Interests
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News18•24-09-2026, 11:00
Keralam Devaswoms Minister Vows Aggressive Stand Against TDB Over Devotee Interests
- •Keralam Devaswoms and Health Minister K Muraleedharan stated he would take an aggressive stand against the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) if devotees' interests are affected, citing the recent shortage of 'aravana' prasadam at Sabarimala temple.
- •Muraleedharan has appointed a dedicated ADM for Sabarimala to gather details on raw material stock (jaggery, coconut oil) for prasadam, following claims of shortages.
- •The minister emphasized that he will not allow anyone to exploit devotees and will act aggressively if 'aravana' and 'appam' are not properly provided.
- •Chief Minister V D Satheesan supports Muraleedharan's stance and is scheduled to visit Sabarimala during the 'Thula maasam' from October 18 to November 16, 2026.
- •Regarding a missing gold crown from the Lord Ayyappa shrine, TDB president K Jayakumar claims it is present in the temple; Muraleedharan also confirmed sufficient stock of anti-rabies vaccine and other essential medicines in government hospitals.
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Minister K Muraleedharan warned of an aggressive stance due to concerns over devotee interests being affected by a shortage of 'aravana' prasadam when the Sabarimala temple was recently open.
The government has appointed a dedicated ADM for Sabarimala to collect detailed stock information on raw materials like jaggery and coconut oil used for making prasadam, with further steps to be determined based on the ADM's report.
Minister Muraleedharan rejected allegations of a vaccine shortage, confirming that government hospitals maintain sufficient stock of anti-rabies vaccines and other essential medicines, alongside permission for ready stock purchases.
