SANNIDHANAM: Sabarimala temple has reopened after purification rites which spanned for about one hour. Thantri, earlier in the day, instructed the chief priest to perform the rites after it was confirmed that two women entered Sabarimala temple, though through back gate.

Before performing the purification rites, Thantri informed Pandalam Palace and Devawom Board president Padmakumar about their decision.

During the purification rites Sannidhanam had been cleared of all devotees and they were allowed to have darshan after the rites were over.