Coconuts Cleared for Takeoff: Sabarimala Pilgrims Granted Exemption

Coconuts Cleared for Takeoff: Sabarimala Pilgrims Granted Exemption

The Civil Aviation Ministry has permitted coconuts in 'Irumudi' to be carried in cabin baggage for Sabarimala pilgrims. This interim measure will last until the end of the Mandalam-Makaravilakku season, following thorough checks by security personnel.

Aviation ministry allows coconuts to be carried in ''Irumudi'' as cabin baggage

Chennai, Nov 28 (PTI) The Civil Aviation Ministry has allowed coconuts carried by pilgrims to Sabarimala in 'Irumudi' to be allowed in the cabin baggage with immediate effect, the government said.The permission to carry the coconuts in the cabin baggage would be allowed until the end of the Mandalam--Makaravilakku pilgrimage season."Coconuts carried by the pilgrims to Sabarimala in Irumudi may be allowed in cabin baggage after the X-ray, ETD and…