Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka government on Wednesday sought Kerala’s cooperation to ensure the safety and smooth movement of devotees from the state undertaking the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage from November to January, amid reports of heavy crowds.

Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh wrote to her Kerala counterpart, A Jayathilak, requesting coordinated efforts for the welfare of pilgrims.

"As you are aware, Karnataka contributes a significant number of pilgrims to Sabarimala each year. In this context, I request the kind cooperation of the Government of Kerala in ensuring smooth facilitation and safety of a large number of devotees from our state, particularly during November to January," Rajneesh said in her letter.

She urged Kerala authorities to streamline vehicle movement and

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