Sabarimala temple reopens after 7 months

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Sabarimala temple reopened on Friday, seven months after it was closed due to the pandemic. However, devotees will only be allowed to enter the shrine from Saturday with strict COVID safety protocol in place. The famous hill shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa has been opened for the five-day monthly worship. The main pilgrim season, which drew thousands of devotees every day before the pandemic, begins next month.