Kerala Increases Daily Limit for Sabarimala to 10K Pilgrims; Check Details

The Kerala government on Saturday enhanced the daily limit of pilgrims who could participate in this year’s monthly (Karkkidaka) pooja in Sabrimala has been increased from 5,000 to 10,000.

The state had allowed the temple to resume monthly rituals at Sabrimala from 16 to 18 July subject to strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols. A maximum of 5,000 devotees was allowed through the online booking system.

Covid-19 protocol, including wearing masks and social distancing, will be strictly followed. Those who wish to visit the temple will have to provide a complete COVID-19 vaccination certificate or a negative RT-PCR report within 48 hours of the visit.

Explaining the four-level categories of areas based on Test Positivity Rate (TPR) of less than five per cent are included in category A, those with 5 to 10 per cent are included in category B, areas with 10 to 15 per cent in category C and those above 15 per cent will be in category D. “Along with the other permitted activities, electronic shops and electronic repair shops can also be opened on all days from 7 AM to 8 PM in category A and B areas and during permitted days in other categories,” he said.

Besides that, beauty parlors and barber shops can function for hairstyling only on the days on which other shops are permitted in A and B category areas, he said and added that owners of such establishments should ensure that their staff have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Places of worship can be allowed with a maximum of 40 people on special occasions of celebration, the Chief Minister said and added that people in charge there should ensure that the number is maintained.

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