EVERY year, when the Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins, 63-year-old A N Abdul Karim and his wife Shailaja dedicate themselves to a noble mission. They put aside all other obligations and relocate to the Koyikkakavu forest in Erumeli. Here, they set up a makeshift shed, along the traditional forest trek that connects Erumeli to Sabarimala, offering water and snacks to weary pilgrims. For Karim, a painter by profession, and Shailaja, this is a heartfelt service that transcends commerce.
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