Sabarimala, Sabarimala Pilgrimage in Kerala |
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One of the most famous pilgrim centres in India, Sabarimala ayyappa swami Temple in kerala India 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 (4kms). The hold shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa temple attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over India, from different castes, creed, especially from other parts of South India. Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku are the two main events of the pilgrim season, which is from Nov to mid Jan. |
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The Temple remains closed during the rest of the year,
except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during 'Vishu'
in April. Sabarimala is surrounded by hazardous hills like Karimala and
Neelimala. Men of all ages are allowed inside the temple but women only below 10
years and above 50 years of age are permitted inside. See Sabrimala related Sites |
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