Sabarimala temple remains closed for pilgrims

Sabarimala: The Sabarimala temple, which was closed on August 13 following massive floods, will remain closed to the public until further notice. According to the temple authorities, the floods have caused damage worth Rs 100 crore to its infrastructure.

A Padmakumar, President of the Travancore Devasom Board, which manages the Sabarimala temple, told the media that they had no other option but to close it down.

The sluice gates of two dams that forms a part of the Sabarigiri project, was opened after heavy rain and subsequent floods ravaged places in and around the temple town. However, all the religious rituals of the temple will be conducted.