Heavy rush was witnessed at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam today with thousands of Ayyappa devotees camping there to worship the Makarajyoti on Sunday. Singer K S Chitra also made her maiden visit to the temple to receive the Kerala Government’s prestigious Harivarasanam award. Chitra was presented with the award in recognition to her contribution to propagate the spirit of secularism, equanimity and universal brotherhood. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, citation and plaque. Photos by P P Binoj