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Sabarimala yatra and the pilgrim’s progress December 15, 2020, 8:51 PM IST By VS Krishnan The temple of Sri Dharma Sastha, located at Sabarimala in the deep forest region of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, combines the power and divinity of both Shiva and Vishnu. A multitude of devotees converge at the precinct of the temple and recite the mantra, ‘Swami Saranam’. The word saranam, synonymous with the Buddhist chant, ‘Buddham Saranam’, signifies the selfless act of surrender. Having taken refuge at the feet of the Divine, he leaves the question of his welfare to God and remains content. A visit to Sabari Hill is made after a period of preparation which starts 41 days in advance. When the Guru puts on the Rudraksha beads around his neck and applies sacred ash on his forehead, the preparations begin and the pilgrim starts observing austerities, discipline and detachment. He now views every other person as manifestation of Dharma Sas ....