PATHANAMTHITTA: The 'Thanka Anki' procession, carrying the sacred golden attire for Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala, has commenced from the Aranmula Parthasarathy temple on Tuesday.

The 'Thanka Anki' was shifted to the chariot at 6.30 am on Tuesday by the Devaswom Board employees and the armed police team. Following this, the procession proceeded with the accompaniment of bands and chants. Devaswom Board President Adv. N. Vasu, Member KS Ravi, former president A. Padmakumar and former MLA Maleth Saraladevi were also present.

The procession will reach Pampa at 1.30 pm on the 25th. After leaving Pampa Ganapati Temple at 3 pm and reaching Sharamkuthy, the procession will be received at Sannidhanam with rituals. The procession is being conducted in full compliance with the pandemic norms.