Since restrictions have been brought in place for devotees, they will not be provided with room facilities near Pamba and Sannidhanam, Matrubhumi reports.

Pathanamthitta: Sabarimala temple will open on Friday evening at 5 for ‘Meenamasa’ Pooja. Chief priest A K Sudheer Namboothiri will light the lamp in the presence of Thantri Kandararu Maheshwararu Mohanar at 5 pm. The temple will close on the 18th of this month at 10 pm.

With respect to Coronavirus outbreak, various pujas have been cancelled in the temple.

However some temple rituals like Deeparadhana, Uchapuja and Ushapuja among others will be conducted.

Since restrictions have been brought in place for devotees, they will not be provided with room facilities near Pamba and Sannidhanam. The appam and aravana stores will remain closed along with restaurants and other stores in these areas.

The hospitals in Pamba and Sannidhanam will also remain closed. Doctors will be employed in these area to contain emergency situations.Ambulance service will be available at Nilakkal. As per schedule, there will also be seven KSRTC bus from Pathanamthitta to Pamba.

  The police will try to convince the devotees of the gravity of the situation.

Devotees will not be allowed to take bath in Pamba; special arrangements have been made to keep a close eye on this.