SIVAGIRI: Sivagiri madhom is prepared for 86th Sivagiri pilgrimage on December 30, 31 and January 1. Pilgrimage committee secretary Swami Vishalananda said that the programmes have been planned following Gurudeva's instructions including observance of 10-days penance. Arrangements for the devotees have been made under the leadership of various subcommittees. Green protocol was followed las year, it will be continued this year as well.

Silvagiri pilgrimage is following the 41-days 'mandala mahayajnam' and 'mahayati pooja' this year. This year also marks the 90th anniversary of Gurudeva's visit to the Ceylon. Swami Vishalananda clarified that the pilgrimage will be a continuation of these earlier observances.

The construction works of auditorium built by Lulu group is almost completed. Rs 5 Cr. was spent for this. The pilgrimage programs will be held in this auditorium. Agricultural-industrial-science exhibition will also be held on tunnel view ground. A mini industrial fest will also be held in front of the madhom.