Travancore Devaswom Board moves Sabarimala payments online for pilgrims
Big changes are coming to Sabarimala: TDB is moving all payments online for things like room bookings, offerings, and donations.
The goal? More transparency and smoother experiences for pilgrims.
Announced by TDB president K. Jayakumar, this update should make planning your visit a lot easier.
TDB raises guest rooms to 550
Guest rooms are getting a major boost (from 190 to 550) to help with the rush during pilgrimage season.
Instead of paying a deposit (which often led to refund delays), you'll now pay the full rent up front plus a ₹50 nonrefundable service charge.
Housekeeping will be outsourced for cleaner stays.
On top of that, TDB has accepted in principle a Police department proposal for an AI-enabled crowd management system and will work to raise funds for it.
It will also support the dependents of 54 people who died of heart attack while climbing the Sannidhaam last year with welfare funds.