Travancore Devaswom Board is
statutory
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and
autonomous
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body managing around 1200
temple
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s in
southern part of India. The regular operations of one of the major temples of India,
Sabarimala temple, works under its guidance.
History and Administration
Travancore Devaswom Board is the administrative body created for managing around 1200 temples in South India.
The management of one of the famous temples, Sabarimala, is under it.
Roles and Responsibilities
Travancore Devaswom Board is formed with below purpose
* Pilgrim welfare.
* Maintain properties of temple.
* Development of areas in and around temple.
* Welfare of staff working in temples managed by it.
* Purchase of temple ritual items.
* Offering guidelines on sacred Prasadam prepared at temples managed by it.
* Representing temple in court in all legal matters.
Composition
Travancore Devaswom Board is headed by Senior CPM leader K Ananthagopan.
See also
*
Devaswom boards in Kerala
References
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External links
Official Website
Sabarimala
Hindu organisations based in India