Sabarimala temple will host the Mandala pooja on December 27, with Lord Ayyappa adorned in the golden anki. A ceremonial procession begins from Aranmula on December 23. Devotees are served free traditional Kerala sadya, with 5,000 pilgrims participating daily
The Travancore Devaswom Board has decided to replace the existing annadanam menu of pulao and sambar at Sabarimala with a traditional Kerala sadya, including payasam, for pilgrims. The change is expected to take effect by Wednesday or Thursday
