TDB member Ajay Tharayil told The Hindu that the three-storey Annadana Mandapam, when completed, would be the largest one of its kind in the country. Mr. Tharayil said the Chennai-based consultants of the master plan, Pithavadiyan and Partners Ltd., has designed the modern Annadana Mandapam, spread over 1.05 lakh sq.ft. G. Mahesh, chief architect of Pithavadiyan and Partners Ltd., said the Annadana Mandapam had been designed to suit the modern style of cooking and serving. Mr. Tharayil said the TDB and HPC were committed to providing quality food at its Annadana Mandapam and its operation would be entrusted with a highly competent catering group. He said the TDB was also particular in keeping Sabarimala clean and garbage-free and extra care would be taken for scientific disposal of the waste generated at the Annadana Mandapam too.

Source: The Hindu October 23, 2016 21:38 UTC