Date:21/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/21/stories/2008102154480500.htm

Kerala

Pilgrims’ progress

Photo: Leju Kamal

tough ask: The Marakkootom-Sannidhanam Chandranandan Road that turned slushy following incessant rain is posing difficulties for pilgrims and ‘doli’ operators. The Ayyappa temple will be closed on Tuesday to reopen on October 27 for the annual Chithira Aattatirunal festival. -