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Sabarimala Shrine Opens for Chingam Month Poojas
14 Aug
Summary
- Sabarimala opens for Chingam month pujas on Sunday.
- The shrine will be open for devotees starting August 17.
- Devotees must confirm darshan slots via the virtual queue.
The Sabarimala shrine is preparing to open for its Chingam month pujas, with the ceremony scheduled for Sunday. Melsanthi Prasad E D will officiate the opening, accompanied by head priest Kandararu Brahmadathan. The ceremonial fire will be lit below the 18 sacred steps.
Devotees can begin visiting the shrine from 5 AM on August 17, which coincides with the first day of Chingam and the Malayalam New Year. An important draw to select the inner service team will also take place on this day, following the morning usha puja.
From August 17, the 'padi puja' will be performed every evening at the 18 sacred steps after the 'deeparadhana'. The shrine is slated to close at 10 PM on August 21, concluding the Chingam month rituals.
Following a brief closure, the temple will reopen on August 24 to commence Onam-related pujas. Those planning a pilgrimage are strongly advised to secure their darshan slots through the official virtual queue website, www.sabarimalaonline.org.
