The Sabarimala temple opens today for the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pooja. Mandala Pooja will be observed on December 27. Following the festival, the temple will close at 10 pm and reopen on December 30 at 5 pm. Makaravilakku will be celebrated on January 14. A total of 90,000 pilgrims will be permitted daily 70,000 through online virtual queue bookings and 20,000 through spot bookings.
