People having locomotion problems can reach the top of the Mountain where the Temple is using Palanquins.
This pilgrimage to Sabarimala, in the mountains of Kerala takes place every year. They are devotees of Lord Ayappa. They go through a 41 day penance abstaining from sex, meat and intoxicationg drinks before undertaking the trek up the forested mountain chanting the celebrated three words "Samiye, Saranam Ayappa ( Oh lord Ayappa, I come to thee for refuge). The doors of the temple at Sabarimala are open to everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion or social status.
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The cries of Doli! Doli! is constantly ringing through the air :o) ... Its mostly tamil labourers who come in during the pilgrim season and I've watched many a bargain being struck for the service .... usually by the really old or the unwell who want their one last trip to the place ..
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