Thiruvananthapuram, Former Travancore Devaswam Board president PS Prashant on Friday denied allegations of financial irregularities related to the conduct of the Global Ayyappa Sangam held last year, saying that efforts were being made to spread misinformation about the event’s expenditure.
Former TDB president Global Ayyappa denies misappropriation of funds for SangamIn a Facebook post Prashant only Dr ₹3 crore was spent on organizing the Ayyappa Sangam and the entire amount was received through sponsorship.
During Prashanth’s tenure as TDB president, the Global Ayyappa Sangam was held at Pampa in Pathanamthitta in September last year.
He also said that an additional Dr ₹One crore taka has also been received as sponsorship.
Prashant Dr ₹An advance of Rs.3 crore was taken under the heading “Religious Conferences and Lectures” for organizational expenses, but the full amount was paid on October 17, 2025, soon after receiving sponsorship funds.
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“So far not a single rupee has been spent on the event from the Devaswam Board’s funds,” he said.
Referring to the interim report submitted by the Devaswam Commissioner in the Kerala High Court on November 4, 2025, Prashant said that the total expenditure was ₹4.5 crore plus GST.
“The basis on which the latest report is prepared should be examined. The details are open for verification by anyone,” he said.
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The Kerala High Court recently cited several issues and “serious discrepancies” in the audit report of Global Ayyappa Sangam.
The court on February 11 examined the report of the Special Commissioner on expenditure for Sangam.
After reviewing the report, the court said it pointed out various issues such as the Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction executing works without tender or bidding process without 10 per cent facilitation or administrative charges.
According to the report, there were “serious discrepancies” between the bill of quantities and joint measurement sheets regarding food serving charges at the wooden frame center table and VIP area, the court noted.
The court also pointed to issues related to GST input credit and the absence of details regarding the quantum of sponsorship income. ₹2 crore, which was not given in the report.
Opposition leaders have come out against the state government, Devaswam minister VN Vasavan and the TDB, alleging gross irregularities in the incident.
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