Sabarimala pilgrimage under thick security

Devotees on Friday had darshan at Sabarimala on a heavy security.
Sannidhanam police special officer Dr. A Sreenivas said that the security arrangements have been made till Friday night and without hindering the rituals of the temple and devotees. Devotees crowded on the sidewalk step by step, step by step. Meanwhile, police have made restrictions to devotees in breaking the ghee-filled coconut at Sannidhanam. Devotees use the Neythoni on the left side of the Sanctum Sanctorum.

As part of its security, Police have strictly restricted the use of mobile phones. Police advise devotees to switch off mobile phones before you stepping on to the holy steps. Devotees can switch on their mobile phones only after temple visit.

Highpoints binocular used to monitor the surrondings. Black commandos are constantly on and off the scene.
The  bomb squad inspected the sopanam and adjacent areas after temple was closed on Thursday night. Police have been deployed at all places where water is stored. Everywhere there is a special inspection of the fire force and the bomb squad.
The tractors are also checked at two points at Pampa and Marakkoottam. Apart from the Kerala police, the NDRF and RAF central forces are on vigilante in Sannidhanam.

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