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Sabarimala Temple Reopens for Malayalam New Year Celebrations

The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala opened its doors at 5 am on Monday, marking the beginning of the Chingam month and the Malayalam New Year.

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Key Points

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Temple doors opened at 5 am for the new year

Evening puja led by head priest and chief priest

Online booking needed for darshan visits

State-run buses provided for pilgrim travel

Temple closes on August 21 and reopens for Onam

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Head priest Prasad E D and chief priest Kandararu Brahmadathan performed the evening puja on Sunday.

Devotees are required to book darshan slots through the official Sabarimala website.

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation arranged bus services for pilgrims from August 16 to 28.

The temple will remain open for worship until 10 pm on August 21, after which it will reopen for Onam festivities.

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7 words

puja

a Hindu worship ceremony involving prayers and offerings

darshan

the act of seeing a deity or sacred place, considered a blessing

pilgrims

people who travel to a holy site for religious reasons

Kerala

a state in southern India known for its backwaters and temples

Chingam

the first month of the Malayalam calendar, marking the new year

Onam

a major harvest festival celebrated in Kerala

transport corporation

a government agency that operates public buses and other transport services

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