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| A night view of the Pampa bus stand |
Pilgrims waiting patiently to sight `Makara
Jyothi' |
Awe struck pilgrims watching `Makara
Jyothi' |
An elaborate prayer in progress |
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| Quenching thirst with tender coconut water
(coconuts can be seen in the background. They are are sold in thousands
during the season) |
A juicy bite into a water melon |
Pilgrims walk barefoot along the jungle paths
to reach Sabarimala |
Pilgrims whiling away some time near
Sabarimala temple |
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| Traditional herbal components being readied
for some impending ritual |
Pilgrims with Irumudi Kettu on their heads on the
long trek to Sabarimala |
Scenes from en-route |
An offering of charity to a mendicant |
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| Duty personnel at the Control Room |
A pilgrim's vehicle at the check post |
A brief rest by the road side |
A brief rest |