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President Murmu's Historic Sabarimala Visit Confirmed for May 19

The first Indian head of state to pray at the iconic Kerala temple will navigate security and logistical challenges during her pilgrimage.

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Overview

  • President Droupadi Murmu will become the first Indian President to pray at the Sabarimala temple, confirmed by the Travancore Devaswom Board on May 5.
  • Her visit is scheduled for May 18–19, with her arrival in Kottayam on May 18 and transfer to the Nilakkal helipad on May 19.
  • The Special Protection Group (SPG) will determine whether she will trek the four-kilometer uphill path from Pampa or use the emergency road to the shrine.
  • State authorities, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, are holding preparatory meetings and overseeing infrastructure upgrades for the visit.
  • The Sabarimala temple, located 3,000 feet above sea level, is known for its strict rituals, including a 41-day penance and age-based entry restrictions for women.