Yes. On 13 September 2026 the Kerala Government sanctioned ₹551.5 crore to the PWD for construction and infrastructure works ahead of the 2026-27 Sabarimala pilgrimage season, with Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan directing that works be completed before the season starts so no major construction continues once pilgrims arrive. This follows ₹377.8 crore allocated in 2025-26 and ₹326.97 crore in 2024-25. Exact Mandalam-Makaravilakku dates for 2026-27 had not been officially announced as of this verification date.



