Kerala to Decide on Sabarimala Aravana Shortage After Talks With CM, Says Minister
Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan says action on the Sabarimala aravana shortage will follow discussions with the Chief Minister, and the government may inform the Kerala High Court of its concerns.
The Kerala government will decide its course of action on the shortage of aravana, the prasadam offered at the Sabarimala temple, only after holding discussions with the Chief Minister, Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan has said.
Speaking on the matter, the Minister said the government cannot sit idle, since it carries certain responsibilities in relation to the temple and its devotees. He indicated that the administration was weighing whether to inform the Kerala High Court about its concerns over the shortage of the prasadam.
The shortage of aravana, a staple offering for pilgrims visiting the hill shrine, has emerged as a matter of concern for the state government. The Minister's remarks suggest that the issue is being treated as one requiring coordination at the highest level of the state administration before any concrete step is taken.
No timeline has been announced for the discussions with the Chief Minister, and no decision has been made public so far on the government's next move. Further details on the steps under consideration are awaited.