In Kerala, Mandala Pooja, the most auspicious ritual during the 41-day Mandala Vratham, will be conducted at the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple today. As part of the ceremony, the deity will be adorned with the Thanga Anki, the golden attire, followed by special prayers. The Travancore Devaswom Board has made elaborate arrangements for crowd management, security, medical services and pilgrim amenities. Darshan during the Mandala Pooja period is being regulated through the virtual queue system, along with limited spot bookings, as per official guidelines. The temple will close after the Mandala Pooja and reopen on 30th of December for the Makara Vilakku pilgrimage season.