Context: Kerala Tourism has introduced a multilingual microsite dedicated to the Sabarimala temple to simplify the pilgrimage experience.
- The site provides comprehensive information about the shrine’s customs, traditions, and geography and is available in five languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada.
- The site includes details on nearby temples, route maps, and hotel facilities, enhancing accessibility for devotees.
Relevance in UPSC Exam:
- Tourism and Development: Highlights Kerala’s tourism initiatives to boost religious tourism, aligning with GS Paper 1 (Indian culture and traditions).
- Governance: Demonstrates e-governance and digital inclusion to ease public access to information (GS Paper 2).
- Regional Connectivity: Promotes knowledge of infrastructure development and regional connectivity in pilgrimage tourism (GS Paper 3).
