President Droupadi Murmu made history by becoming the first woman head of state to offer prayers at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. Dressed in black, she followed traditional rituals, including carrying the sacred 'irumudikkettu'. President Murmu’s visit holds particular significance as it comes years after the Sabarimala temple became the centre of intense debate and protests over women’s entry.
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