A sea of pilgrims, eager to catch a glimpse of the celestial star Makara and the divine light, packed viewpoints, chanting 'Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa' in unison. Earlier in the day, the sacred ...

The humid climate and the long queues did not seem to dampen the spirit of Ayyappa devotees, who chanted the "Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa" mantra, carrying the 'irumudi kettu' (the traditional bundle ...