PATHANAMTHITTA: Preparations have begun in Nilakkal, Pamba and Sannidhanam to welcome President Droupadi Murmu, who will visit Sabarimala on the 22nd of this month. It is reported that the Indian President will climb the holy hill with the Irumudikettu on October 22. Five dollies will be prepared to continue the journey in case she gets tired. The dolly carriers will be selected as per the instructions of the President's security officers. The PBG team is likely to reach Sabarimala this week. In 1973, President V. V. Giri, who visited Sabarimala, was taken from Pamba to Sannidhanam on a cane chair by workers.

The President is expected to land in Nilakkal from Nedumbassery Airport by helicopter. Pathanamthitta Police Chief R Anand led a visit to the Nilakkal helipad on Monday. The Devaswom

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