The Kerala High Court today imposed a complete ban on plastic in Sabarimala, in order to ensure an eco-friendly pilgrimage to the famous hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa. Two years ago, the High Court had banned the sale of any material, including water, in plastic bottles or packets at any place connected to the famous hill shrine situated in the dense forest.

In its order, a Division Bench of the High Court comprising Justice P R Ramachandra Menon and Devan Ramachandran said only bio-degradable products prescribed by the temple 'tantri' (chief priest) can be brought to the temple by pilgrims in their 'irumudikkettu' (sacred bundle).