
Kerala High Court Scrutinizes Global Ayyappa Sangamam amid Political Controversy
Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 5:08 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Kerala High Court is reviewing a petition against the Travancore Devaswom Board's Global Ayyappa Sangamam event near Sabarimala. The petitioner claims it is a political gathering under the guise of religious celebration. The Board argues it aims to promote Sabarimala as a global pilgrimage site. The court seeks transparency in funding details, ensuring alignment with statutory duties under the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act.