
Governor visits Sabarimala
The Hindu
He was accompanied by his youngest son Kabir
Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and his youngest son Kabir visited the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and offered prayers on Sunday. Carrying an irumudikkettu on his shoulders, the Governor ascended the holy hillock from Pampa by 5.10 p.m through the Swami Ayyappan Road. Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president N.Vasu and TDB Commissioner B.S. Thirumeni accorded a reception to him at the Valiya Nadapanthal. Later, he climbed the 18 holy steps to offer a darsan at the Ayyappa temple and other associated shrines. Mr. Khan will return to Raj Bhavan after offering prayers at the temple once again on Monday morning.More Related News

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