SANNIDHANAM: Malikappuram head priest Aneesh Namboothiri said that those who try to visit Sabarimala haven't even visited temples near their houses and they are trying to create a conflict among devotees. They are bringing religion, caste and feudalism into this to create such a conflict, he said.

"Real devotees come to visit Sabarimala without looking at caste and religion. Customs and rituals should not be violated", said Aneesh Namboothiri.

Meantime, two women had come to visit the temple on Sunday. However, they were blocked by several protesters and they returned immediately.