Now, get 'Swami Prasadam' of Sabarimala Temple delivered at your doorstep by Department of Posts
Effective from November 6, devotees can book Swami Prasadam from any post office for only Rs 450. So far, up to 9,000 packets have already been booked.
There is a startup or service catering to almost all our needs. From someone picking up the laundry for us, to platforms delivering groceries and essentials at the door step — for every need, there is a solution. So why not allow devotees to receive holy offerings from the safety of their houses?
The Department of Posts announced on Tuesday, December 1, that the Kerala Postal Circle has entered into an agreement with the Travancore Devaswom Board to deliver 'Swami Prasadam' of Sabarimala Temple across the country.
In a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Department of Post will be delivering the prasad to devotees at their doorsteps.
Sabarimala Temple
With the nationwide lockdown in place, temples and shrines across the country were shut down for visitors. Recently, the Sabrimala Temple was opened to devotees for the Mandalam season pilgrimage from November 16. However, in order to avoid crowding and maintain the COVID-19 protocols, only a limited number of devotees are being allowed to visit the shrine.
This new service allows devotees to book Swami Prasadam from any post office by paying Rs 450, for each packet of prasadam.
Each packet of the prasadam contains Aravana, AadiyaSishtam Ney (ghee), Vibhooti, Kumkum, Turmeric, and Archana Prasadam.
Each devotee can book up to 10 packets at a time. As soon as the prasadam is booked under speed post, an SMS is generated to intimate the devotee with the speed post tracking number.
The Department of Posts has conceptualised and developed a comprehensive booking and delivery package for Swami Prasadam of Sabarimala Temple, making use of its vast network of the postal department that reaches every nook and corner of the country.
The Sabarimala 'Swamy Prasadam' service was launched with effect from November 6, this year. The Department of Posts has already booked up to 9,000 orders, with the numbers increasing each day.
Edited by Saheli Sen Gupta