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Pilgrimage Centres
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NILACKAL MAHADEVAR TEMPLE
 This
is an important Temple enroute to Sabarimala and located between
Plappally and Pampa. This is an intermediate halting area
(with parking facilities).
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ERUMELI
SASTHA TEMPLE
Erumeli Sastha Temple,
an important meeting place in the pilgrimage trip to Sabarimala
is famous on many counts. There is also a Muslim Temple very
near to the Sastha Temple. Ayyappans go to Sabarimala after
worshipping at these two temples, that symbolise the Hindu-Muslim
unity. The pilgrims go to Sabarimala after 'Pettathullal'
at Erumeli. Pilgrimage to Sabarimala without Pettathullal
and worship at the above mentioned temples is against the
traditional dogmas. Erumeli Temple is at a distance of 38
Kms from Kottayam. Nearest Railway station is Kottayam. |
PANDALAM
VALIYAKOYICKAL TEMPLE
According to legend Ayyaappa
as a babe was found lying on the banks of the river Pampa,
by the Raja of Pandalam. The Raja had no issue and the child
was considered as a God-given gift. It was therefore brought
up in court with all regal honours. Ayyappan grew up endowed
with heavenly splendour, super human wisdom and physical powers.
Sree Dharmaa Sastha of Pandalam Valiyakoyickal Temple is Dharma
Deva to King to Pandalam. One of the Major events associated
with the Makaravilakku Festival is the procession of the Thiruvabharanam
of Lord Ayyappa from this Temple. The nearest town and railway
station is Chengannoor-12 Kms away. |
KULATHUPUZHA
SASTHA TEMPLE
The Sastha Temple at
Kulathupuzha is a very ancient one. The idol at Kulathupuzha
is called 'Manikantan'. It is believed that the Temple was
constructed by the Raja of Pandalam. But the idol was discovered
by a Brahmin from Kottarakkara after several years and he
started pooja there. The King of Kottarakkara heard about
this and he constructed the present temple. Feeding the fishes
in the nearby river is an important vazhipadu in the Temple.
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ACHANKOIL
SASTHA TEMPLE
Achankoil Sastha (Arachan)
temple is a sacred place of worship where pilgrims from Kerala
and Tamilnadu come in groups through out the year. According
to a legend the God gave 'Darshan' to a worshipper who had
undertaken long term penance at Kandamala, where the the present
temple stands. The main festival season here comes during
the Mandalam puja. The nearest town and railway station is
Shenkottah-Tamil Nadu. |
ARYANKAVU
SASTHA TEMPLE
The legend behind the
Ayyappa of Aryankavu is similar to that of Sabarimala Sree
Dharma Sastha. The only difference between the two is that
Sastha was brough up by the Pandi Raja of Madura and not the
Raja of Pandalam. The temple is constructed about 35 feet
below the road level. It is at a distance of 2 kms from the
majestic Pallaruvi waterfalls located in the deep dense forests.
It is believed that Ayyappa had relationship with Sourashtrans
while living in the palace of Raja of Madura. Even now Sourashtrans
reach here in groups during the time of Mandalapooja. The
temple rests 86 Kms away from Thiruvananthapuram.
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