Sabarimala
72
km from Pathanamthitta town, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 210 km from Kochi
One
of the most famous pilgrim centres in India, Sabarimala is situated on the mountain
ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914 m above sea level and is accessible
only by foot from Pamba (4 km). The temple is dedicated to Sree Ayyappa. Pilgrim
season: November to mid January. Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku are the two main
events of the pilgrim season.
The temple stays closed during the rest
of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during
Vishu (April).
Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (102 km) People of
all castes and creeds are permitted into the temple. However, entry is not allowed
to women between 10 and 50 years of age.
Perunthenaruvi,
Nilackal,
Sabarimala,
Pamba,
Aranmula,
Thiruvalla,
Mannadi,
Niranam
