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The Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple [1] (Malayalam pronunciation: [ʃabəɾimala]) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Ayyappan, who is also known as Dharma Shasta and is the son of the deities Shiva and Mohini (female avatar of the god Vishnu).
Sabarimala Trek is an important trek route to Sannidhanam, the abode of Ayyappan. It covers a distance of about 46 kilometres (29 mi) through the mountainous terrains and thick forests which are inhabited by many wild animals.
The Pamba River has been venerated as Ganga of kerala, and devotees of Lord Ayyappan believe that immersing oneself in the Pamba is equivalent to bathing in the Holy Ganges River. Bathing in the river, believed to absolve one's sins, is a requirement before commencing the trek through the forest to the Ayyappan Temple atop Sabarimala .
The distance from Ranni to Sabarimala is 60 kilometers. A motorable road is built from Ranni to Pampa, valley of Sabarimala hills. Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple, [2] Malikappuram Temple are situated in one side of this hills. [3] [4] Sabarimala is a part of periyar tiger reserve and Western ghats. The height of Sabarimala from mean sea ...
Nilakkal, also spelled Nilackal, is an important base camp of Sabarimala Hindu pilgrims located in Ranni tehsil of Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. [1] Sabarimala temple is located at a distance of 23 km (14 mi) from Nilakkal.
The proposed site is 50 km [5] away from Pamba, which is the base camp of Sabarimala temple. The site is located at about 44 km from the city of Kottayam. [6] The site is spread over 2,570 acres (10.4 km 2) of area. [7] It is 136 km from the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram, and 113 km from Kochi.
The Thiruvabharanam which is brought back from Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple after Makaravilakku is adorned on the Sastha murti worshipped in Perunad Sree Dharma Sastha temple. In ancient times this temple was the Keezhedam of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Perunad is noted for the Kakkattu Koikkal Sree Dharma Sastha Temple.
There is a Lakshmi temple, as well as a Shiva temple facing the pond. Next to the pond, under a mango tree stands a small Ganesh shrine. [ 3 ] The lake is located 4 km (2.5 mi) from the Sabarimala temple and devotees take a dip in the lake before climbing up the hill to visit the temple.