Sabarimala temple opens today with strict curbs; over 22 lakh bookings

The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple opens today at 5 pm for the Mandala-Makaravilakku season. With lakhs expected, authorities have tightened security, enabled spot booking for 20,000 devotees daily, expanded parking and enforced strict restrictions, including a mobile ban at Sannidhanam