The doors to Ayyappa temple opened on Monday for the second time in three weeks for a two-day special puja amid unprecedented security and protests but no girl or a woman in the age group of 10-50 years entered into the temple. The puja commenced at 5 pm on Monday and will end at 10 pm on Tuesday.
Protests were reported at the Sabarimala Temple on Tuesday morning after news of woman devotee s entry emerged. A few journalists were also attacked and a cameraperson was injured in the clashes, according to a leading news channel.