THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Devaswom board is preparing for settlement talks in connection with the backlash following the Supreme Court verdict allowing women of all ages to enter Sabarimala. The meeting will be held on October 16. Devaswom board is attempting to solve the issue by holding discussions with tantri-family, Ayyappa Seva Sangham of Panthalam royal family and several protesters. Devaswom board president A Padmakumar clarified that they are trying to solve the issue by conducting discussions with all the concerned people.

“The meeting will not be on the basis of a prejudice. We will not oppose the current rituals. The board is not trying to move forward by avoiding all the rituals. We are optimistic that all issues can be solved. The board will not try to remove poojas and rituals”, explained A Padmakumar.