Aravana shortage at Sabarimala triggers outrage among devotees, puts UDF government on defensive
Devotees at the Sabarimala pilgrimage expressed anger after the Travancore Devaswom Board limited the sale of the traditional drink Aravana to a single tin per person. The restriction sparked criticism on social and mainstream media. Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan said the UDF government, amid public outcry, is treating the issue seriously and is on the defensive.