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Instruction to pilgrims
Dos
Take rest for 5 minutes after a walk of 10 minutes during the climb.Use the traditional path – Marakoottam, Saramkuthy, Nadapanthal – to reach Sannidhanam.
Follow the queue system to reach Pathinettampadi.
Use the Nadapanthal fly over for return journey.
Ascertain the prevailing crowd situation and then only proceed to Sannidhanam from Pampa.
While using Dolly, make payment only at the Devaswom counter and keep the receipt.
Subject yourself for security check at security check points.
Approach police for any help.
Inform police about any suspicious characters.
Buy edible items from licensed outlets only.
Keep Pampa, Sannidhanam and the trekking paths clean.
Park vehicles only at the allotted parkig slots.
Deposit waste in the waste boxes only.
Avail the facilities of medical centers and oxygen parlours if needed.
In case of isolation from groups /friends devotees may report at police aid posts.
Cleanliness- Throw waste only in collection bins. Keep the temple premises and trekking paths clean
Fire –Keep matchbox & other inflammable materials away from children.
Fire-if lighted should be put out immediately after use
Remove plugs from sockets after use
Place ‘viri’ only in the designated parking areas
Follow queue system- Do not jump queue segment- do not rush in queue\Approach police for help
Security check- cooperate with staff
Use only toilets for urination/bowel clearance
ID cards with name/address/telephone number to be hung on the necks of children/aged and Malikappurams-report to police when lost in the crowd
Return journey-FROM MALLIKAPPURAM TEMPLE, USE ‘SARANA SETHU’, THE NEW EXIT WAY LEADING TO CHANDRANANDAN ROAD
Dont’s
Do not use mobile phones at the temple premises.
Do not consume alcohol or drugs.
Do not jump the queue.
Do not rush while in the queue.
Do not carry weapons or other explosives substances.
Do not entertain unauthorized vendors.
Do not urinate outside toilets and clear bowels outside latrines.
Do not make extra payment for any service.
Do not hesitate to approach police for any help.
Do not throw waste anywhere other than the waste bins.
Do not break coconuts on the Pathinetampadi.
Do not break coconuts anywhere other than on designated places on both sides of Pathinettampadi.
Do not kneel at Pathinetampadi while climbing the holy steps.
Do not use any path other than Nadapanthal flyover for return journey.
Do not rest anywhere at Upper Thirumuttam or Thanthrinada.
Do not use pathways for viris at Nadapanthal and lower Thirumuttam.
DO NOT BRING PLASTIC CARRY BAGS BEYOND NILAKKAL
Fire – do not cause forest fire – do not throw burned wood/camphor/incandescent sticks etc. carelessly
Fire – do not carry inflammable liquids, fire crackers.Cooking gas, stoves etc. are not be used in Sannidhanam area
Fire – electrical appliances are potential source of fire – do not overload by putting multiple connections
Fire – burnt matches – do not throw carelessly
Fire – do not cook food inside ‘viri’ sheds
Fire – do not light camphor in temporary sheds
Do not carry knives and other sharp weapons
Do not operate electrical equipments with wet hands
Trekking – do not climb hurriedly
Do not smoke in Pampa, Sannidhanam and along the trekking routes
Makara Jyothi Darshan – do not climb trees and on unsafe buildings