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Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple launched a Virtual Queue booking facility for smoother darshan, with over 100 devotees using it on day one during hourly slots capped at 300 pilgrims.
The Kerala High Court mandated improved elephant welfare at Punnathur Anakkotta, ordering changes like replacing iron chains with cotton ropes, ensuring weekly running water baths, and providing adequate space and nutrition.
BJP leader B Gopalakrishnan complained that Chief Minister V D Satheesan's temple visit on Sunday violated rules regarding VIP darshan and videography, potentially requiring legal action.
Both the LDF and UDF have decided to pursue strong legal action on the issue.
The winning elephant will carry Guruvayoorappan's 'thidambu' during the festival and for other special occasions for a year.
The elephant involved has been identified as Devaswom-owned tusker Sreedharan.
The directive came while considering a batch of petitions, which highlighted that the number of devotees visiting the temple is rising sharply every day.
The celebrations included vibrant pookkalam (floral decorations), traditional lamp lighting, and ceremonial entries of Krishna, Radha, and the gopikas, accompanied by music.
Temple authorities are repeating six days of rituals and processions, restricting darshan until noon.
The Guruvayur Devaswom has filed a complaint with the police, and action will be taken if directed by the court.
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