Sabarimala temple opens doors for second time since SC verdict amid tight security

Sabarimala temple opens doors for second time since SC verdict amid tight security

FP Staff February 23, 2019, 15:56:01 IST

Around 2,300 personnel, including a 20-member commando team and 100 women, were deployed at the Sabarimala temple to ensure smooth darshan and security of devotees.

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As the Sabarimala temple was all set to open on Monday evening for a special puja, a tight security cover was in place in and around the temple. PTI

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Devotees, who had been arriving at Erumeli since Sunday evening, protested on Monday morning for not being allowed to leave for Pamba and Sannidhanam. PTI

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This is the second time the hill temple opened its doors for darshan after the Supreme Court verdict allowed entry of women of all age groups into it. PTI

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Around 2,300 personnel, including a 20-member commando team and 100 women, were deployed to ensure smooth darshan and security of devotees. PTI

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At least 15 women police personnel, over 50 years of age, were also deployed at Sannidhanam (temple complex). PTI

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