This pilgrimage season, Sabarimala pilgrims get a one-click gateway to essential services

File photo of the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple.
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A bus schedule, the nearest medical centre, a complaint against an overpriced purchase or help tracing a missing person will soon be just a few clicks away for Sabarimala pilgrims.
Ahead of the annual pilgrimage season beginning on November 17, the Pathanamthitta District Disaster Management Authority has expanded its Sabari Portal and WhatsApp-based chatbot to a range of services onto a single digital platform.
Published – November 04, 2026 06:00 am IST
Source: www.thehindu.com
