Sabarimala prepares for Mandala festival rush
The New Indian Express Bengaluru|December 22, 2024
WITH the Mandala pilgrimage season drawing to a close, the Sabarimala Temple is bracing for a massive influx of devotees.
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To manage the crowd, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to restrict virtual and spot bookings at the Lord Ayyappa temple on December 25 and 26 as part of crowd management initiatives in connection with the annual Mandala pooja festival.

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