Sabarimala, Sept. 20 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will formally inaugurate the Global Ayyappa Sangamam at 10 am today on the banks of the river Pampa, bringing together devotees, policymakers and cultural leaders from across India and abroad.
Organisers have put in place extensive eco-friendly arrangements under a green protocol to minimise environmental impact. German hanger tents have been erected at key sites, including the main pavilion at Pampa Manappuram, which spans 43,000 sq ft and can accommodate about 3,000 delegates.
A four-foot-high stage covering 2,400 sq ft, along with media and green rooms, has been constructed on elevated plywood platforms to prevent ecological damage.
At Hilltop, a 4,500 sq ft tent has been ...