PATHANAMTHITTA: The district collector has announced Prohibitory orders in Sabarimala for a period of one week. This will be in effect from Thursday till November 22.

The order has been clamped in areas from Elavunkal to Sannidhanam since the Mandala-Makaravilakku season is going to begin with the opening of the temple on Friday evening. When the temple was opened for Chithira Attam recently also, the situation was no different and Section 144 was clamped.

Currently, there is strong police presence is Sabarimala and nearby areas. Pilgrims will be allowed to climb the holy hillock only from Friday noon.
The anointment of new Sabarimala-Malikappuram head priests will also happen on Friday.