Donors Collecting Money From Sabarimala Pilgrims For Accommodation In Donor Rooms 'Legally Impermissible': Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the charging of money for donor room accommodations at the Sabarimala temple. The court emphasized that pilgrims should not be charged for accommodations provided by donors, as it contradicts the purpose of the donations. The court directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to ensure that donor rooms are allocated to pilgrims without any charges. The judgment aims to uphold the sanctity of donations and ensure that the facilities are used as intended by the donors. The court’s decision reinforces the principle that religious donations should benefit the devotees directly without any commercial exploitation.