The sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala was shut for “purification rituals”, after two women entered the shrine in the earlier in the day.
Two women, below the age of 50, entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple on Wednesday, 2 January.
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Sabarimala Shut for 'Purification'
The sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala was shut for “purification rituals”, after two women entered the temple in the earlier in the day.
The sanctum sanctorum was closed at 10.30 am as opposed to 1pm, when it is usually shut, reported The News Minute.
While there is a pooja that is held at 12.40 pm usually, all priests have exited the sanctum sanctorum with the maelshanti (chief priest) going to the Thantri’s room, the report said.
Sabarimala Temple Shut for 'Purification'
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala has been shut for purification rituals, after two women entered the temple in the earlier in the day.