Sabarimala tour and travel guide

Sabarimala–The Abode of Lord Ayappa in Kerala

About Sabarimala Tour and Travel Guide

 Pilgrims millions visit the Sabarimala temple in a year making it the biggest pilgrim center in India as well as the second biggest in the world, after the Pilgrimage of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Located on the premises of the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Pathanamthitta, Sabarimala is located near River Pampa. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

 The temple is also called Dharma Sastha and Lord Ayyappa is believed to be the feminine incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is said that Vishnu's incarnate, Parasurama, installed the Ayyappa Idol at the mountain top. 

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When we talk about the traditions of Sabarimala, you find these as the fusion of Shaivism, Shaktism, and Vaishnavism apart from various other Sramana traditions. You can come here through Kerala religious trip packages.

The temple is amid the eighteen hills as well as the dense forest that engulfs the temple, which is known as Poongavanam. You proceed to Aangaamuzhi, and after that to Muzhiyaar and then to Sabarigiri road. The temple is open during Malayalam month and is most crowded at the time of Mandala Pooja, Makaravilakku, or Makar Sankranti. You can come here through the Kerala trip packages. 

How to Reach Sabarimala?

Sabarimala does not have an airport or railway station. The nearby international airports are at Kochi as well as Thiruvananthapuram while the nearby railway stations are located at Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Chengannur. The nearby bus stop is located in Pampa.

What is the best time to visit Sabarimala?

Sabarimala has a tropical climate as well as moderate temperatures for the entire year. The average maximum temperature ranges from 20 to 37 degrees Celsius. Sabarimala has a maximum number of pilgrims in the months of November to February as well as April to September,  the best time for the pilgrimage.

Places to see in Sabarimala

Ayyappa Temple, Sabarimala

The Sabarimala Temple of Lord Ayyappa is among the prominent temples. This temple has a cultural, societal as well as cultural tinge attached to it. It is among the biggest global annual pilgrimages.

The temple is distinct as it abides by the liberal approach permitting people from various castes as well as religions. Every pilgrim is provided the status of "Ayyappa". The devotees are forms of God themselves. 

The temple is at an elevation of about 4,000 feet above sea level. To the left of this temple, you have a spot dedicated to the Vavar, who was a Sufi as well as a friend of Lord Ayyappa. This place is called 'Vavarunada' and is the epitome of religious harmony. They commence their trek with utmost dedication as well as sincerity during Vrichikam month. The pilgrimage to Sabarimala needs mind power, physical stamina, devotion as well as determination. You can come here through the Kerala holiday trip package.

Malikappuram Devi Temple, Sabarimala

In the left direction of the Ayyappa temple located on a hillock, you find the Malikapurathamma temple symbolizing the relationship of Lord Ayappan & Devi Malikapurathamma. You can come here through Kerala religious tour packages.

Vavar Shrine, Sabarimala

Dedicated to a Muslim saint by the name of Vavaru Swamy, this shrine has an interesting story to tell. It is said that Vavaru Swamy was a pirate defeated by Lord Ayyappa and after that transformed into his ardent devotee. You can come here through the Kerala holiday trip package conducted by Hellovisit. 

It is said that Lord Ayyappa himself gave instructions to the King of Pandala Desam to make a mosque for Vavar at Erumeli in Kottayam District as well as a shrine at Sabarimala. This is among the revered tourist places in Kerala.

Pampa Ganapathy Temple, Sabarimala

Situated on the track that leads to Sannidanam on the River Pampa banks, Pampa Ganapathy Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It generally acts as a pit stop for trekkers who want to Sannidanam and for the Sabarimala pilgrims before they move up the hills. You can come here through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.