# Sabarimala pilgrimage management in Kerala > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sabarimala-pilgrimage-management-in-kerala > Updated: 2026-11-06T11:45:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Pathanamthitta District Administration and the Kerala government have introduced several digital and physical infrastructure measures to manage the Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. Initial efforts focused on digital services, including the launch of the Sabari portal and a WhatsApp chatbot. These tools provide real-time information on darshan waiting times, weather, transport schedules, and facility locations. The digital system also allows for reporting missing persons or lost items, which automatically alerts police control rooms. Subsequent measures expanded to include security and transport logistics. The state government sanctioned Rs 3.60 crore for security and welfare, which included the inauguration of a new police barrack at Nilakkal. Security management has been organized into three zones: Sannidhanam, Pampa, and Nilakkal. New safety initiatives include an AI-based smart parking facility and a wrist-tag system for reuniting separated children with parents. Additionally, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is providing direct air-conditioned bus services from Thiruvananthapuram and Nedumbassery airports to Pampa. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-06: Kerala implements security and transport measures for Sabarimala pilgrimage Kerala has launched new security, welfare, and transport measures, including AI parking and airport-to-Pampa AC bus services, for the Sabarimala pilgrimage season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kerala-implements-security-and-transport-measures-for-sabarimala-pilgrimage ### 2026-11-04: Pathanamthitta District Administration launches digital services for Sabarimala pilgrims The Pathanamthitta District Administration has introduced a new digital portal and WhatsApp chatbot to provide Sabarimala pilgrims with real-time information on transport, darshan wait times, and emergency aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pathanamthitta-district-administration-launches-digital-services-for-sabarimala-pilgrims --- Cite as: Sabarimala pilgrimage management in Kerala. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sabarimala-pilgrimage-management-in-kerala