Kerala: Ritual violation surfaces at Aranmula Temple after Sabarimala fiasco
Pathanamthitta, Oct 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) With the gold plating row at the Sabarimala temple leaving the Travancore Devasom Board in a quandary, on Tuesday, allegations of ritual violation have surfaced regarding the Aranmula Ashtami Rohini Vallamkali feast. The feast was served to the Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan before it was offered to the deity, a breach of long-standing temple traditions. The temple priest, Parameswaran Vasudevan Bhattathirippad, has confirmed the violation in a formal letter sent to the Board and has recommended public remedial action.