Sabarimala Temple Opens for Chingam Month Pujas Marking Malayalam New Year
The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple in Kerala opened its doors on August 16 evening for monthly pujas ahead of the Chingam month, marking the Malayalam New Year on August 17. The head priest and chief priest conducted rituals including lighting the sacred fire below the 18 steps. Devotees gathered in large numbers, with darshan reopening at 5 am on August 17. The temple will close on August 21 and reopen on August 24 for Onam-related pujas. Devotees are advised to book darshan slots online, and special transport arrangements are in place.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
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Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 16 Aug, 04:31 pm. Other outlets followed.