Sabarimala temple opens for Vishu Pooja

The hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa in Sabarimala opened for Vishu Puja on April 11 evening. Head priest K Jayaraman Namboodiri opened the sanctum sanctorum and lit the lamp in the presence of Tantri Kandararu Maheswararu Mohanaru at around 5 pm. The devotees were allowed to enter the temple soon after lighting the sacred fireplace ‘Aazhi’ in the temple.