Annual Sabarimala pilgrimage opens amid Covid-19, rain-induced restrictions

Annual Sabarimala pilgrimage opens amid Covid-19, rain-induced restrictions

The 41-day pilgrimage ends on December 26 with Mandala Puja. (File/IE) As thousands of devotees prepare to make the journey to Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala for the annual Mandala season that began on Monday, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has started special services from major depots. The government has also arranged chartered services … Read more

Kerala: Doors of Sabarimala temple open for devotees from today; Check guidelines and other details

Kerala: Doors of Sabarimala temple open for devotees from today; Check guidelines and other details

With the threat of Coronavirus infection still looming, the temple administration has taken all health and Covid-19 sanitisation precautions and protocols. Good news for pilgrims as Lord Ayyapppa darshan begins at Sabarimala temple today! Doors of the nationwide famous Lord Ayyappa’s shrine in Sabarimala have been thrown open for the devotees, news agency PTI reported. … Read more