(PTI) The incident took place on December 22 at Achchavvana Colony, when an LPG cylinder exploded at the temple, leaving nine people severely injured. Among them, eight were Ayyappa devotees.

The Mandala-Makaravilakku Mahotsavam at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple came to an end, and the temple was ceremoniously closed on Monday morning, according to officials of the Travancore Devaswom ...