SANNIDHANAM: The chief priest of Sabarimala has closed the doors of Sabarimala Sreekovil for performing Suddhikalasam (purification rites) after it was confirmed that two women covertly entered Sabarimala temple through back gate and had darshan of Lord Ayyappa.

Devotees have been asked move away from Sannidhanam.

The chief priest closed the temple doors according to the instruction of Thantri.