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flag The Sabarimala Temple reopened on Nov. 16, 2025, for the annual pilgrimage season with strict rules and major crowd management measures.

flag The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala reopened on November 16, 2025, for the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season, marking the start of the annual pilgrimage. flag Over 22 lakh devotees had booked online slots by December 1, with an additional 20,000 allowed daily through spot bookings at key entry points. flag The temple will operate for nearly 18 hours daily, with extended hours possible during peak crowds. flag Strict restrictions include bans on mobile phones and photography inside the sanctum. flag Parking has been expanded to hold nearly 14,000 vehicles at Nilakkal and Erumeli, plus 2,000 at Hilltop. flag Over 18,700 police personnel are deployed, and traffic will be restricted on December 27. flag Special buses and trains are running to manage pilgrim flow. flag The Mandala puja is set for December 27, and Makaravilakku will be celebrated on January 14.

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