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Multilingual Sabarimala microsite to make pilgrimage easy, simple  

The microsite provides pilgrims with information about the hill shrine’s traditions, customs, and culture, as well as the latest updates and geographical insights

by · The Hindu

The Kerala Tourism has launched a multi-language microsite (https://www.keralatourism.org/sabarimala/) and an e-brochure providing comprehensive information about the Sabarimala temple, making the pilgrimage easy and simple. The multilingual microsite provides pilgrims with information about the hill shrine’s traditions, customs, and culture, as well as the latest updates and geographical insights.

The microsite was launched by State Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas at a function here on Wednesday. The site is available in five languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. It also includes short footage providing all the details ofthe hill shrine.

“The microsite and e-brochure are vital steps toward including our heritage and historical temples as part of the tourism at a time when pilgrim tourism is gaining prominence worldwide,” said the Minister. The microsite will provide all required information for pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala and help them have a comfortable and seamless pilgrimage experience. More projects are in the pipeline to promote pilgrim tourism in the State,” he added.

The microsite includes details of other important temples near Sabarimala, a detailed route map, and hotel facilities near temples, which will help pilgrims from other States. It also features a dedicated gallery with hundreds of pictures related to Sabarimala. The microsite and e-brochure are valuable and credible sources for pilgrims from across the country to learn more about the temple and plan their pilgrimage safely and securely.

The e-brochure is a virtual travel guide that provides information on how to plan your pilgrimage, places to stay, and contact numbers for authorities. It also includes a detailed pilgrim guide that provides information about the customs and traditions of Sabarimala and the temple’s history. The format enables the pilgrims to access the e-brochure on smartphones and can be shared with others.

Published - December 11, 2024 09:58 pm IST