Amid heightened security across the temple shrine, the Sabrimala temple is all set to reopen for the public on Monday evening for two days. The reopening of the temple comes just weeks after violent protests by several Hindu organisations against the Supreme Court verdict allowing women’s entry inside the temple.
As Hindu outfits have mobilised scores of protesters at the temple to prevent the entry of young women, orders banning assembly of four or more people have been imposed in Sabarimala and nearby areas, police said Sunday. Prohibitory orders have also been issued for the base towns of Pamba, Nilakkal, Erumeli and Elavunkal. Around 2,300 personnel, including a 20-member commando team and 100 women personnel have been deployed to ensure smooth ‘darshan’ and security of devotees.