Kerala Sadya To Replace Pulao and Sambar in Sabarimala Annadanam

Overview

• The Travancore Devaswom Board approved the change on November 25, notified officials, and said service could begin within days.
• Lunch will move to a full Kerala sadya with payasam and pappad, replacing the current pulao–dal offerings, with breakfast and dinner continuing as scheduled.
• The Board emphasized that annadanam is financed by devotees and said it has a responsibility to ensure better-quality food for pilgrims.
• At the Malikappuram hall, officials report serving more than 10,000 free meals daily with 235 staff and re-cleaning of utensils using hot-water dishwashers to maintain hygiene.
• A December 18 review will consider the Sabarimala masterplan and 2026 preparations, as a court-appointed SIT’s gold-heist probe continues with reports of six arrests and authorities expand food-safety checks and policing.