SANNIDHANAM: Sabarimala tantri Kantararu Rajeevaru said that trangenders are not banned from visiting Sabarimala temple. He clarified that they can visit the temple by observing the customs and rituals of Sabarimala. Panthalam palace has also taken a similar stand. K P Narayana Varma has clarified the palace's stand regarding this issue.
"There is no ban for transgenders to visit Sabarimala temple. However, when they come to the temple wearing women's clothes, it will create a confusion. The police had a timely intervention in the matter on Sunday. Panthalam royal family wants to have a smooth pilgrimage season, therefore we will not allow the violation of rituals and customs at the temple", said Varma.