‘Halal-certified’ jaggery in Sabarimala prasadam: Kerala HC asks TDB to ensure ingredients conform to quality standards and religious customs
- Posted on October 1, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Kerala's High Court has intervened in the Sabarimala temple procurement process, mandating the Travancore Devaswom Board to revise tender specifications for prasadam ingredients. The directive focuses on sourcing jaggery and other components that strictly adhere to Hindu religious standards while meeting superior quality benchmarks. This judicial decision addresses growing concerns about ingredient certification practices and their alignment with traditional spiritual customs observed at one of India's most revered pilgrimage destinations.
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