Rituals for Niraputhari celebrations start in Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa devotees from Kerala and neighbouring states Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh thronged the Sabarimala Sannidhanam to witness the Sahasrakalasabhishekam, Kalabhabhishekam and Padipuja rituals on Tuesday, Sabarimala. The auspicious Kalabhabhishekam was performed prior to the Utchapuja. The golden urns carrying the Brahmakalasam and Kalabham (sandal paste) were taken out in a ceremonial procession to the sanctum sanctorum, with the accompaniments of the sacred Marappani and other traditional temple percussion in the forenoon. Must Read: Ashada Amavasya: How Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra, Kerala follow traditions? […]