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Sabarimala
One of the most famous pilgrim centers 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).
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.
How to reach
By Road -
72 km from Pathanamthitta town, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 210 km from
Kochi
Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (102 km)
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