Sabarimala aravana shortage: Keralam Devaswom Minister says will take ‘aggressive stand’ against TDB if required
Kerala's Devaswom Minister P. Muraleedharan announced a shortage of aravana used in Sabarimala rituals. He said a dedicated assistant district magistrate has been appointed to investigate the supply of raw materials for prasadam. Muraleedharan warned he would adopt an aggressive stance toward the Temple Development Board if necessary to resolve the issue. He also said he will travel to Sabarimala to gather information on stock.