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Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
Held on the first Friday of the Malayalam month Dhanu, women are worshipped during the ritual, in which they are seated on a special ‘peedham’, and the chief priest washes their feet.
According to official figures, the number of pilgrims who arrived at the temple from the start of the ongoing Mandalakalam-Makaravilakku season to Friday was 17.56 lakhs, which is 1.50 lakhs lesser than last year.
The recognition is a testament to the historical and architectural significance of the grand old temple pond, which is said to have been constructed around 1,500 years ago.
Over 500 Vedic scholars oversaw the ceremonies as the atmosphere was charged with religious fervor.
Central Kerala to come alive with unparalleled fervour and devotion.
Reopening at 4 pm, the shrine will be closed for the day at 11 pm with the recital of ‘Harivarasanam.'
On November 8, the new crocodile was spotted in a cave along the lake and was spotted by some devotees, an official from the temple said.
It was on November 3, the Kerala High Court issued an order banning fireworks at odd hours in religious places including temples.
A division bench examined the 19.12-minute video of the draw of lots held in front of the Sabarimala sanctum sanctorum, produced by the Travancore Devaswom Board.
Amarnath temple is located in a cave 3,888 m above sea level.
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