<div>As the Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala's Sabarimala opened for a special puja, a thick security cover has been put in place in the temple town. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The shrine opened for devotees at 5 on Monday evening and will close at 10 pm tomorrow. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Over 3,000 police personnel, including a 20-member commando team and 100 women, have been deployed to ensure smooth conduct of the puja and security of the devotees. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Orders banning assembly of four or more people have already been imposed in Sabarimala and nearby areas. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The prohibitory orders will continue till tomorrow. </div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The orders have been issued to prevent any untoward incident in the wake of the recent Supreme Court order allowing women of all age groups to enter the temple. <br />''</div><span id="MSIEparagraph"></span>