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Travancore Devaswom to raise aravana output to 3.6 lakh tins

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Travancore Devaswom Board president K Jayakumar announced daily aravana output will rise to 3.6 lakh tins from Oct 31.
The board will create a 75 lakh-tin buffer stock before the pilgrimage season begins.
Plant upgrades adding cooling chambers and boilers aim for full operation by Oct 31.
Kerala allocated over Rs 600 crore for new road construction to Sabarimala.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said there is no dispute with the board and ruled out its replacement.

History

Historical Context

After the Travancore Devaswom Board was created under the 1950 act, the Sabarimala route was paved, boosting pilgrim flow in Kerala. Today board president K. Jayakumar plans to raise aravana output to 3.6 lakh tins and hold a 75 lakh-tin reserve, supporting the temple’s 41-day pilgrimage that draws over 10 million devotees annually.

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Story summary

Travancore Devaswom Board president K Jayakumar announced daily aravana output will rise to 3.6 lakh tins from Oct 31.
The board will create a 75 lakh-tin buffer stock before the pilgrimage season begins.
Plant upgrades adding cooling chambers and boilers aim for full operation by Oct 31.
Kerala allocated over Rs 600 crore for new road construction to Sabarimala.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said there is no dispute with the board and ruled out its replacement.

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