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Sabarimala Temple Opens for Thulam Month Rituals; CM Satheesan Offers Prayers
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What Happened?
The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple opened on Saturday for Thulam month rituals, attended by Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan and other dignitaries. Thousands of devotees gathered despite heavy rainfall.
Key points
- The temple opened for Thulam month rituals on October 17, 2026.
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan and other dignitaries attended the opening.
- The ceremonial lamp was lit by head priest Prasad E D.
- Thousands of devotees gathered despite heavy rainfall.
- The temple will open for devotees at 5 am on October 18.
- Selection of new Melsanthies is scheduled for the same day.
Key insights
- This year's Thulam month rituals coincide with Mahanavami and Vijayadashami, enhancing their significance.
- The selection of new chief priests may influence temple management and rituals.
- Heavy rainfall did not deter the attendance of devotees, indicating strong faith.
Why it matters
The opening of the temple during Thulam month rituals is significant for devotees seeking blessings.
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Sabarimala· LocationLord Ayyappa· PersonV D Satheesan· PersonK Muraleedharan· PersonK Jayakumar· PersonRavada Chandrasekhar· PersonPazhakulam Madhu· PersonC V Shanthakumar· Person
Source
Times of India
