Ahead of the opening of the Lord Ayyappa Temple tomorrow for monthly pooja, tension looms large at Nilackal — the main gateway to Sabarimala — as devotees Tuesday stopped vehicles and prevented women of the "banned" age group from trekking to the holy hill.

Sabarimala opening Wednesday: Tensions mount as women are stopped from travelling to the temple

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Sabarimala opening Wednesday: Tensions mount as women are stopped from travelling to the temple