Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 19 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the Global Ayyappa Convention on Saturday at Pampa Manappuram.

The event, presided over by Cooperation, Ports, and Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan, will see participation of Kerala ministers and also ministers from other states, other elected representatives, prominent figures from social and cultural spheres, and representatives of various organisations, a relesae said.

The convention is designed to ensure minimal environmental impact, with eco-friendly German hanger tents set up across three key locations. The main venue at Pampa Manappuram, spanning 43,000 square feet, will host the inaugural and concluding sessions, accommodating 3,000 delegates from...