
PATHANAMTHITTA, Nov 12: Sabarimala Ayyappa temple is to opened for Chithira-Attathirunal and Mandala Makaravilakku festival on November 15. The customary special poojas offered by Thiruvananthapuram Kowdiar Palace would be held on November 16. The season will officially commence with the opening of the sancum sanctorum by the new melsanthi at 4 am on November 17.