Even as Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan claimed that the scenario at Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala was underneath management, native stories acknowledged that devotees have to attend for a minimum of 18 hours to succeed in the shrine, and until then they’re staying in close by forest areas and bathing in river.

According to a report in Dinamalar, a nationwide Tamil day by day, the devotees have struggling within the forest for the previous few weeks. They await hours with out figuring out when the bus will go away.

The report acknowledged that individuals are then pressured to take tub in Pambai river, the place one has to face in queue for a number of hours once more. Dinamalar talked about that there are not any canopies or tents for folks on this space.

After climbing the hill, devotees are made to attend in a “barren shed, constructed within the identify of Marakutam Q Complex”. Here you have to wait at least four hours. Thus, devotees are able to visit ‘Ayyappan’ after “being confined like prisoners in sheds for 12-18 hours”, the publication wrote.

Further elaborating on the scenario, the report goes on to say that even when the devotees climb the 18 steps and attain the Srikovil flyover to type a queue, ‘Ayyapans‘ are pulled away by the police even before a proper glance of the deity.

Dinamalar mentioned that the number of devotees who wait for 18 hours and are yet not able to pray properly is high this pilgrimage season.

The report stated that the reason for overcrowding is mainly unregistered visitors. Besides the online booking, an additional of 50,000 people are allowed. Here are other reason for massive footfall at Sabarimala.

Meanwhile, CM Vijayan said that considering the rush this season, the darshan timing has been extended by one hour. There is no uncontrolled situation prevailing in Sabarimala, he said, adding that all government agencies are intervening in matters related to the shrine with the utmost caution.

Kerala BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan visited Nilakkal parking ground on Thursday, and inspected amenities for pilgrims.

Adding to Kerala CM’s Woes, Death Reported at Sabarimala

The demise of a Sabarimala pilgrim was reported from the Pullumedu forest route on Wednesday. Police mentioned the pilgrim collapsed whereas heading to the shrine by way of the standard forest route. A police crew has been despatched to shift the physique to the hospital, they mentioned.

This comes after the demise of a 12-year-old woman at Sabarimala on Saturday. Padmashri of Tamil Nadu collapsed on the Appachimedu stretch of the hill temple.

According to a report in Online Manorama, the group, of which Padmashri was a component, began ascending the hill round midday. When they reached Appachimedu, she fell unwell and collapsed. Though Padmashri was rushed to a hospital there, she couldn’t be saved. The report quoted police sources as indicating that the kid had coronary heart issues earlier.

Vande Bharat Special to Clear Sabarimala Rush

The Southern Railway on Wednesday introduced working a Vande Bharat service between Chennai and Kottayam to clear the frenzy of passengers through the ongoing Sabarimala season.

Train No 06151 Dr MGR Chennai CentralKottayam Vande Bharat Sabari bi-weekly Special will go away from from Chennai at 04.30 hrs on Dec 15, 17, 22 and 24. It will attain Kottayam at 16.15 hrs, the identical day, an official launch mentioned.

In return course, practice No. 06152 Kottayam Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Sabari Bi-Weekly Special will go away the Kerala city at 04.40 hrs on December 16, 18, 23 and 25 and arrive in Chennai at 17.15 hrs the identical day, it added. It will cease at stations together with Katpadi, Salem, Palakkad and Aluva.