Kerala High Court orders Travancore Devaswom Board to stop unauthorized fees for Sabarimala's 'pottukuthal' ritual.

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Travancore Devaswom Board to take action against unauthorized fees charged to pilgrims for the 'pottukuthal' ritual at Sabarimala temple. The court emphasized that exploiting worshippers is unacceptable and mandated that this ritual be offered free of charge. The ruling follows concerns about private entities charging devotees for materials that are supposed to be provided by temple authorities.