Sankar,
Good to see some Lion-tailed Macaques.

Too much of tourism to Sabrimala is changing the character of the place. I am told that when people practice the prescribed food habits before visiting Sabrimala (is that 40 days or so?), human excreta decomposes better without the associated nutrients which are alien to the place.

It becomes very difficult to restrict the impact of religious tourism. Yet to come across a study about the environmental impact of the Sabrimala pilgrims and tourists.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi