Pathanamthitta: A massive surge of pilgrims at Sabarimala has led to severe crowding, during which a devotee collapsed and died. The deceased, Sati, 60, from Koyilandy in Kozhikode, collapsed at the Appachimedu area of the hill.

Pilgrims struggle as crowds surge

The rush for darshan has intensified, and police are struggling to manage the crowds. Many devotees are reported to be standing for long hours without access to food or water. Pilgrims said the queue now stretches from the Marakkoottam area. Authorities have stopped entry to the flyover from Pampa to the Ganapathy Temple. Devotees are being held for about 30 minutes at the Pampa Nadappanthal before being allowed to move forward. The court has permitted 90,000 pilgrims to have darshan at Sabarimala.

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