Spot Booking Regulated Based on Real-Time Crowd Flow
Considering the heavy rush of pilgrims, spot booking at Sabarimala has been limited to 5,000 today. There is a long queue from Saramkuthi in the morning for climbing the 18 Holy Steps and for darshan. Devotees are reaching the 18 steps only after waiting for at least five hours.
Meanwhile, DGP R. Chandrasekhar reached Sannidhanam and had darshan. He said that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety and convenience of the devotees arriving at Sabarimala. This time, an unprecedented crowd is being witnessed. Adequate police deployment has been ensured in all areas. Arrangements for pilgrim safety have been set up everywhere. Spot bookings are being allowed based on the crowd situation. He also said that he has communicated with the concerned officials and assessed the overall situation.