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How many consecutive pilgrimages to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple have been undertaken by drummer Sivamani?
A
27
B
30
C
35
D
38
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sivamani said that this was his 35th consecutive pilgrimage and he wanted to surrender his Padma Shri award to Lord Ayyappa.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is mandatory for every devotee to observe the fast of 41 days before visiting the Sabarimala temple, the hill abode of Lord Ayyappa, in Kerala. For those who don’t know, Charan observes Ayyappa Deeksha every year for 41 days before visiting the Sabarimala temple.

Detailed explanation-3: -The steps are believed to be special for other reasons too. For one, Ayyappa was a master of 18 weapons - each step is dedicated to each of those weapons, which Ayyappa is believed to have finally surrendered at the “pathinettam padi” or the eighteenth step.

Detailed explanation-4: -It can be reached by climbing about 120 steps from the Thriveni Sangam point.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sabarimala temple is surrounded by eighteen hills and it has eighteen steps.

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