Sabarimala Melsanthi Draw on October 18; Temple Opens on October 17 for Thulam Masa Poojas
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple will open at 5 pm on October 17 for the Thulam Masa poojas. In the presence of Thantri Kandararu Brahmadathan, Melsanthi E.D. Prasad Namboothiri will open the sanctum and light the lamp.
The selection of the new Melsanthis of Sabarimala and Malikappuram will be held on October 18 after the Usha Pooja. The selected priests will assume charge on November 16 for a one-year term beginning on the first day of the Malayalam month of Vrischikam. Children designated by the Pandalam Palace will arrive at Sannidhanam with irumudikkettu to draw lots for the selection.
Following the Thulam Masa poojas, the temple will reopen on November 6 for the Chithira Attathirunal, which falls on November 7.
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