Sabarimala's Sacred 'Thanka Anki' Procession Begins Dec 23

• The annual 'Thanka Anki' procession starts December 23 from Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple.
• It carries a 453-sovereign golden attire for Lord Ayyappa, gifted by the Travancore royal family.
• Public darshan of the thanka anki is available December 23, 5-7 am, at Aranmula.
• The procession reaches Sabarimala on December 26 for the ceremonial adornment of Lord Ayyappa.
• Mandala Puja will be performed on December 27 with Lord Ayyappa in the thanka anki, concluding the first pilgrimage phase.

Why It Matters: The sacred 'Thanka Anki' procession for Lord Ayyappa's adornment begins Dec 23, culminating in Mandala Puja.