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‘Makarajyothi’ ritual draws pilgrims to Sabarimala shrine
Thousands gathered at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala for the 'Makara Jyothi' ritual, a highlight of the Makaravilakku festival, under tight security. Pilgrims witnessed the 'makarajyothi' star and the 'makaravilakku' light after the Deeparadhana pooja. This year's pilgrimage saw 5.1 million visitors, generating ₹429 crore in revenue, surpassing last year's figures.
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