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Introduction:
Sabrimala is the temple of Lord Ayappa which is one of the important pilgrimage centers of India. One of the most visited and a famous temple of Kerala is the Sabrimala Temple. The Tour to Sabrimala is a long arduous journey for the devotees. Located amidst the Sahya ranges of Western Ghats, the Lord Ayappa Temple attracts people from all religions.
According to legends, it was at this place Lord Ayappa started his meditation after he had killed Mahishashura. People say that Lord Ayappa was adopted into the Pandalam Royal Family and this was where he was born and brought up. It is believed he was the avatar of Dharmasatha.
The major festival of the Sabrimala Temple is the Thiruvabharanam. Devotees take up a long and tiresome journey which even involves renunciation of a number of things.
The major events of Sabrimala Kerala are Mandalapooja on 15th November and Makaravilakku on 14th January. Pilgrims from different places come to Sabrimala on these occasions to see their favorite Lord Ayappa.
The major issue regarding the Sabrimala Temple is that women from the age of 10 to 50 are not allowed to enter.
How to Reach:
Nearest Airport: Trivandrum Airport is 92km away from Sabrimala.
Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station which is 28 km from Pathanamthitta.
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.
A tour to Sabrimala is incomplete without these tourist attractions and these are a must watch.
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