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Minister K Radhakrishnan has, however, advised the pooram lovers to use masks and sanitisers.
Many have expressed their disappointment over the decision of the Koodalmanikyam Temple board in Thrissur to cancel Mansiya VP's Bharatanatyam performance citing that she was born a Muslim.
K Radhakrishnan said there was no requirement for a cook now as the festival was being held as per COVID guidelines.
Of the total 35 km forest route, 18 km stretch from Azhutha to Pamba goes through the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Ayyappa devotees would now be permitted to take bath in river Pamba (Pambasnanam) and also conduct rites of paying homage to ancestors (balitharpanam).
The minister was speaking to reporters when his reaction was sought on the social media criticism against him by a section of people, alleging that he did not fold his hands while standing in front of the sanctum sanctorum of Sabarimala Temple.
Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan said on Friday that the festival will be held by including residents of Kalpathy, who are fully vaccinated.
Devaswom minister K Radhakrishnan, who stood in for local self-government minister M Govindan, termed the tax scam as a "minor" issue.
K Radhakrishnan was responding to a query from former Leader of the Opposition, Ramesh Chennithala.
Considering the COVID restrictions, less than ten devotees will be served the prasadam at the temple on the day.