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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. It is believed that Ayyappa used this path in his expedition to kill Mahishi, a demoness.
From Pamba, all the pilgrims begin trekking the steep mountain path of Neeli Mala till Sabari Mala. This route is now highly developed, with emergency shops and medical aid by the sides, and supporting aid is provided to the pilgrims while climbing the steep slope, which used to be a mere trail through dense jungle.
Pilgrims climbing the eighteen sacred steps at Sannidhanam The first five steps represents 'Panchendriyas', which are the five human senses such as eye, ear, nose, skin and mouth. [ 3 ] The next eight steps represents "Ashtaragas' which includes Kama (desire), Krodha (anger), Lobha (inordinate desire), Moha (attachment), Madha (pride), Matsarya ...
The Pamba originates at Pulachimalai hill in the Peerumedu plateau in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1,650 metres (5,410 ft). Starting from the Idukki district and traversing a distance of 176 kilometres (109 mi) through Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts, the river joins the Arabian Sea through a number of channels.
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Mini Pampa is a major halting station for Hindu pilgrims [1] from north Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and has been declared an official transit point of Sabarimala. [2] The premises of the Mallur Siva Temple near Kuttippuram bridge, known as ‘Mini Pampa,' have been increasingly attracting tourists. [3]
“Not many things scare me, but I was concerned,” he said. “I had to go under for one of them … I was going to be under anesthesia,” he said about the medical tests.