Nearly three lakh pilgrims flooded Sabarimala in the first four days since November 16, overwhelming the temple's capacity and causing severe shortages of water, sanitation, and space. The Kerala High Court slammed authorities for poor planning and ordered better crowd controls, bio-toilets, and capacity limits after a devotee's death highlighted the risks. Groups offering free food and water were reportedly barred, while complaints of mistreatment and filth persist amid vows many have kept for 41 days.