The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, India, is one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world. Every year, millions of devotees flock to the temple to offer their prayers to Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity. In recent years, the number of pilgrims has increased significantly, leading to long queues and overcrowding at the temple. To address this issue, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), which manages the temple, has introduced a virtual queue system for pilgrims.
The Sabarimala Virtual Queue is an online platform that allows pilgrims to book a time slot for their visit to the temple. Pilgrims can book slots up to 60 days in advance and are given a QR code that they can use to enter the temple at their allotted time. The virtual queue system is aimed at reducing overcrowding and ensuring a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees.
Booking a virtual queue slot is a simple and straightforward process. Pilgrims can follow these steps:
The availability of virtual queue slots varies depending on the time of year. During the peak pilgrimage season (November-January), slots tend to get booked quickly. Pilgrims are advised to book their slots as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
During the peak season, the availability of virtual queue slots is limited, and they get booked quickly. Pilgrims are advised to book their slots well in advance. The following table shows the availability of peak season slots for the 2023 pilgrimage season:
Date | Availability |
---|---|
November 16-20 | Limited |
November 21-25 | Sold Out |
November 26-30 | Sold Out |
December 1-5 | Sold Out |
December 6-10 | Sold Out |
During the off-season (February-October), the availability of virtual queue slots is generally better, and pilgrims can easily book a slot even at short notice. The following table shows the availability of off-season slots for the 2023 pilgrimage season:
Month | Availability |
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February | Good |
March | Good |
April | Good |
May | Good |
June | Good |
July | Excellent |
August | Excellent |
September | Excellent |
October | Excellent |
Story 1:
Mr. Ayyappan, a 55-year-old devotee from Tamil Nadu, had been planning his pilgrimage to Sabarimala for months. He booked his virtual queue slot well in advance and arrived at the temple on the day of his visit. Thanks to the virtual queue system, Mr. Ayyappan was able to enter the temple at his allotted time without having to wait in long queues. He was grateful for the convenience and efficiency of the virtual queue system.
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Story 2:
Mrs. Bhama, a 40-year-old devotee from Kerala, had never been to Sabarimala before. She was hesitant about the pilgrimage because she had heard stories about long queues and overcrowding. However, she decided to give it a try after learning about the virtual queue system. Mrs. Bhama booked her slot online and was pleasantly surprised when she arrived at the temple to find that there were no queues. She was able to enter the temple and offer her prayers without any hassle.
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Story 3:
Mr. Murugan, a 30-year-old devotee from Karnataka, had been trying to visit Sabarimala for several years but was always unsuccessful due to the long queues. He was overjoyed when he learned about the virtual queue system, and he immediately booked a slot. Mr. Murugan was able to visit the temple for the first time in his life and was overwhelmed with gratitude.
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