Guest guest Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Devotees throng Guruvayur, Sabarimala Sunday July 17 2005 12:27 IST GURUVAYUR: Thousands of devotees arrived here on Saturday for darshan at Sree Krishna temple on Sunday, the first day of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. The pilgrims from other states en route to Sabarimala shrine from other states also had darshan at the temple. Karkidakamasa Bhaghavatha Sapthaham by Venmoni Krishnan Namboothiri began in the evening with the recitation of Bhaghavatha Mahalmyam. Hundreds of devotees attended the Mahalmyam recital. SABARIMALA TEMPLE OPENED: The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple was opened for monthly poojas in the Malayalam month of Karkkidakam on Saturday evening. Melsanthi Muralidharan Namboodiri opened the sanctum sanctorum at 5.30 PM. Sahasrakalasam on July 17, 18 and 19 and kalabhabhishekam on July 21 will be the special rituals to be conducted during the five days. Udayasthamana pooja, pushpabhishekam and padipooja will be the other rituals to be held on all the days. The shrine will be closed on July 21 evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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