The Kerala High Court has taken action after about 150 heart-related incidents and 40 to 42 deaths during the Mandalam-Makaravilakku season at Sabarimala. It ordered the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to prepare a detailed health protocol for pilgrims. This must include health advice, safety measures, and plans for smooth crowd movement. The protocol should be uploaded on the board's website and shared via media in many languages, plus public announcements, banners, and SMS. Devotees are also urged to rest often to avoid overexertion. The court noted a report by the Sabarimala Special Commissioner stating 8 deaths occurred in the first 8 days of the season. It also highlighted the urgent need for an ambulance to carry deceased pilgrims’ bodies from Sannidhanam to Pampa. Currently, bodies are carried on stretchers, causing distress to relatives. The Special Commissioner recommended using an old ambulance stationed at Pampa, and the board has agreed. The court also cracked down on the illegal sale of ‘Aditya Sishtam Ghee’ in plastic cans at Melshanti rooms in Sannidhanam and Malikappuram. A secret inspection revealed this unlawful practice, which the court called “reprehensible and impermissible.” It said such acts harm the sanctity of rituals and exploit devotees. The court ordered the end of this sale immediately. Additionally, it instructed the Regional Agro Industrial Development Cooperative to supply honey only in containers that have FSSAI-compliant labels and certification. The next hearing is set for December 3. This move aims to protect pilgrims' health and ensure honest practices during the busy pilgrimage season.