The Lord Ayyappa temple has seen a big increase in revenue during the first 15
days of the ongoing annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. The total
collections reached Rs 92 crore.
According to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), this is a 33.33% increase
compared to last year, when the temple collected Rs 69 crore during the same period.
The rise in revenue shows the large number of devotees visiting the temple
this year. The Mandala-Makaravilakku season, which is one of the most important
pilgrimage periods at the temple, attracts thousands of pilgrims from across the country.
The TDB said that the funds collected help in the maintenance of the temple,
improving facilities for devotees, and supporting various religious and social
activities organized by the temple.