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Thursday, Jun 12, 2025
The virtual queue booking for darshan from January 16 to 20 during the Makara puja commenced on Wednesday.
TDB officials said there would be no spot bookings for pilgrims from January 10, and the virtual queue bookings are limited to 40,000 on January 15, the day of the Makaravilakku.
The Makaravilaku Festival will be celebrated on January 15.
The season, which saw the lifting of Covid restrictions, has registered a record revenue of Rs 310.40 crore as on January 12.
The incident occurred while the guard was regulating the huge rush of devotees at the shrine on January 14 after Lord Ayyappa was adorned with the holy jewels, 'Thiruvabharanam'.
The 'Makaravilakku' ritual at Sabarimala temple would be held on January 14. The shrine would be closed on January 20, marking the end of the pilgrimage season.
'Thiruvabharana ghoshayathra', the procession carrying sacred jewellery to Lord Ayyappa temple had reached the shrine after 6 pm.
The authorities have decided to boost the security measures at Sabarimala in view of the upcoming Makaravilakku festival. There are plans to seek more police personnel from the state government.
State police chief Anil Kant visited Pamba on Wednesday to inspect the arrangements to handle hordes of devotees expected this year as part of Makaravilakku season.
At least 500 buses will be parked at Pamba and Nilackal, the KSRTC informed.
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