Sabrimala:  The hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa was closed on Tuesday evening after the Mandala pooja, the ritual marking the conclusion of the first phase of the annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. Mandala pooja was held after adorning the idol with ‘thanka anki’, which was brought here on Monday after a four-day journey from Aranmula Sree […]

Sabarimala  : The movement of Ayyappa devotees will be restricted during Mandala Makaravilakku day at Sabarimala, the abode of Lord Ayyappa. Official sources said the devotees will be stopped at Pampa from moving to Sabarimala on Makaravilakku day evening to reduce rush. The precautionary steps would help avoid the rush in front of Malikappuram Temple. […]