Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple
Ayyappan · Sabarimala
Other Famous Temples: Ayyappan
Significance
A famous temple in the Western Ghats. Every year, a great many devotees from Tamil Nadu wear the mala (sacred chain) and go there.
The temple is not open all year. It opens in the Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku season, and on the first days of each Malayalam month.
Special features
- The 41-day Mandala Viratham (fast)
- Irumudi kattu (the offering bundle)
- The eighteen holy steps (Pathinettam Padi)
- It is best to book online before you go
Special festivals of the temple
- Mandala Pooja
- Makaravilakku
Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.