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Introduction:
Pandalam is considered to be very sacred for the South Indians as it is the birthplace of Lord Ayappa. Located near Sabrimala, it is actually named after the Pandalam Royal family. Take a tour to Pandalam and rediscover the temples and mythological legends of Kerala. It also has the famous Valiyakoikal Temple which is located on the banks of river Achenkovil.
A few days before the Makar Sankranti, the ornaments of Lord Ayappa is taken in a procession from Pandalam to Sabrimala. If you wish to be a part the Sabrimala Temple Festivals take the tour to Pandalam from November to January.
According to legends Ayappa was adopted as the child of the Pandalam Royal Family and this was the place where he grew up. It is believed he was the avatar of Dharmasatha.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Trivandrum Airport is 92km away from Pandalam.
Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station which is 25 km away.
Tourist Attractions:
A tour to Sabrimala Temple is not all; tourists can visit the other tourist attractions of the place.
Sabrimala Temple Festivals:
Devotees head towards Sabrimala from all over the world during the months of November and January. They start a procession and assemble in Sabrimala to celebrate the Sabrimala Temple Festival. It is held during the Makar Sankranti and also in November.
Aazhipooja:
The Aazhipooja is a part of the Sabrimala Temple Festival which celebrates the ascetic frame of mind of the pilgrims who undergo through a process of renunciation before they embark on a journey to the Sabrimala Temple. It is observed on the day before setting out on a holy journey.
Petta Thullal:
This is a colorful event that occurs during the holy journey in Erumeli. During the Petta Thullal the devotees paint themselves with stripes of ashes, colors and carbon and don a unique look with arrows, clubs, fruits and bundles on their head.
Pandalam Palace:
Lord Ayappa was born in Pandalam Palace. The Thiruvabharanam of the Ayappa Temple is kept in this palace.
Valiyakoikal Temple:
This is a famous temple in Pandalam constructed in the form Sabrimala Temple. The journey or processions to the Sabrimala Temple starts from this place during the festivals.
A tour to Sabrimala is incomplete without these tourist attractions and these are a must watch.
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