Sabarimala must carry a Covid-19 negative certificate after undergoing an RT-PCR test, post December 26. Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President N Vasu said the RT-PCR test certificate, taken not more than 48 hours prior to their visit to the temple, is must for pilgrims from December 26."In view of the Makaravilakku festival season from December 31 to January 19, 2021, devotees who do not have an RT-PCR-negative certificate will not be allowed to climb the hill," the board president said.Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleThe decision was taken in the backdrop of a recent directive by the Kerala High Court, which also raised the number of pilgrims permissible daily to 5,000.The auspicious Mandala pooja would be held on.