Travancore Devaswom Board Takes Action to Prevent Unauthorized Fund Collection in the Name of Sabarimala; Appoints Sponsorship Coordinator
Thiruvananthapuram: The Travancore Devaswom Board has appointed G.S. Arun, Public Relations Officer, as the Sabarimala Sponsorship Coordinator. Additionally, P. Vijayakumar, the board’s official photographer, has been designated as the Assistant Sponsorship Coordinator.
The Travancore Devaswom Board has noted with concern reports of unauthorized individuals collecting funds in the name of Sabarimala sponsorships, falsely claiming to be coordinators, particularly from other states. The board clarifies that no such individuals have been authorized to collect funds on its behalf, and any such collections are deemed illegal. To address this issue, the board has appointed its Publications Officer as the Sponsorship Coordinator and its official photographer as the Assistant Sponsorship Coordinator to streamline and regulate sponsorship activities.
Sponsorship contributions for Sabarimala can be made through the designated Sabarimala Sponsorship Coordinators, at the Executive Office in Sabarimala Sannidhanam, or at the Travancore Devaswom Board headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Contributions can also be made via the board’s official website. The Travancore Devaswom Board has emphasized that it will not be responsible for any funds collected through unauthorized channels.The board urges devotees and stakeholders to exercise caution and ensure that contributions are made only through official channels to support the sacred activities of the Sabarimala temple.