Video | Sri Lankan woman did offer prayers at Sabarimala shrine

The confusion over the entry of a Sri Lanka woman into the Sabarimala shrine is now over as government sources have released a CCTV footage that substantiates early morning claims of the woman's entry.

The Sri Lankan woman, Sasikala, had earlier refuted such reports, mentioning she was not allowed to enter inside the abode of Lord Ayyappa. This happened, she told India Today, despite her furnishing a medical certificate, saying she had reached menopause.

Reports now say that the 46-year-old was asked to hide details of her visit and to totally refute reports in view of security concerns.

So now that she is at a much safer place, the government sources released the footage and validated her visit.