Sabarimala shrine opens: what you need to know | Video

Melshanti Unnikrishnan Namboothiri opens the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple on Wednesday

» Old 500, 1,000 notes can be exchanged at Dhanalakshmi bank branches at Sannidhanam and Pampa

» Swiping machines near counters to buy aravana and prasadam

» Special arrangements at various railway stations for the the pilgrims.

» Toll free security 182

» Service helpline number - 138

» Passenger reservation center at Pampa from today

» Special counters at Chengannur railway station including pre-paid taxi counter

» Kudumbasree food stall at Chengannur railway station

» 24/7 CCTV surveillance at Chengannur and Kottayam railway stations

» Special squads to prevent crime

» Additional Railway Protection Force deployed