Sabarimala revenue rises 33% to ₹92 crore in first 15 days of pilgrimage season

The Lord Ayyappa temple here has recorded a significant increase in revenue during the first 15 days of the ongoing annual Mandal-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season, with the total collection touching Rs. 92 crores.

This represents an increase of 33.33% According to data released by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Monday, it had earned Rs 69 crore during the same period last year.

A major portion of the revenue came from the sale of ‘Aravana’, which contributed 47 crores – a sharp increase of 46.86% compared to last year

Rs 32 crore, TDB said in a statement.

Revenue from sale of ‘Appam’ To this, Rs 3.5 crore was added, similar to the previous season.

‘Kanikka’ (hundi collection) also increased 22 crores in 2024 26 crores this season – an increase of 18.18%.

Since the start of the season, the hill shrine has witnessed huge footfall, with around 13 lakh pilgrims visiting Sabarimala till November 30, the statement said.

The Mandal-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season will end in January 2026.