Work on pilgrim centre to be over earlier than February 28

By Express News Service
KOCHI: The development of the pilgrim tourism and amenity centre at Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva temple can be accomplished earlier than February 28, stated Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran. 

The minister was talking at a assessment assembly of assorted division heads at Thiruvairanikulam on Saturday. Kadakampally, who reviewed the progress of the work, directed the officers to expedite the works to finish it on time.

The tourism division is developing the pilgrim centre as a part of offering fundamental facilities at pilgrim centres. The centre could have dormitory, eating corridor and facility for pilgrims to relaxation. The venture was inaugurated by Kadakampally Surendran on January 19, 2020, and the tourism division had sanctioned `4 crore for the primary section. The pilgrim centre can be developed right into a halting place or edathavalam for Sabarimala pilgrims.

Nadathurappu competition concludesThe 12-day-long Nadathurappu competition of Thiruvairanikulam Mahadeva temple concluded on Saturday. The sanctum sanctorum of Parvathi Devi on the temple opens just for 12 days a yr. This yr’s competition began on December 29 and concluded on Saturday with conventional rituals. The competition was performed adhering to Covid protocols. Kadakampally Surendran, who visited the temple on Saturday, expressed satisfaction over the precautions taken to make sure social distancing. The temple belief has determined to enhance the net reserving facility for subsequent yr’s competition which is able to begin on December 19, 2021.