President Will Not Visit Sabarimala This Month; Rashtrapati Bhavan Seeks Future Temple Dates
Pathanamthitta: President Draupadi Murmu will not visit Sabarimala for the Idavamasa Pooja (may), as confirmed by Rashtrapati Bhavan to the state government’s protocol officer, according to media reports. Rashtrapati Bhavan has sought details of the temple’s opening dates in the coming months, indicating a potential visit in June, July, or later, per media sources, possibly before the Mandalakala pilgrimage season.
Media reports initially noted that the President was scheduled to visit Sabarimala on May 18-19 with the traditional Irumudikettu, with preparations underway at Sannidhanam and Pamba. The visit was postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions, as per media updates. Speculation about a possible visit on May 19 was dispelled following official confirmation of the cancellation, according to media sources.