Pathanamthitta: With the gold plating row at the Sabarimala temple leaving the Travancore Devasom Board in a quandary, on Tuesday, allegations of ritual violation have surfaced regarding the Aranmula Ashtami Rohini Vallamkali feast.

The feast was served to the Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan before it was offered to the deity, a breach of long-standing temple traditions.

The temple priest, Parameswaran Vasudevan Bhattathirippad, has confirmed the violation in a formal letter sent to the Board and has recommended public remedial action.

According to the priest’s letter, the feast in question was conducted on September 14, and since the offering from the previous Ashtami Rohini had not been accepted by the deity, corrective measures are necessary.

The directive instructs all members of th

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