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Sabarimala is situated 72 km from Pathanamthitta town, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 210 km from Kochi
Sabarimala is one of the most famous pilgrim centres in India. It is situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914m above sea level and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4 km). The temple is dedicated to Sree Ayyappa.
Pilgrim season: November to mid January.
Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku are the two main events of the pilgrim season. The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first five days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April).
Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (102 km)
People of all castes and creeds are permitted into the temple. However, entry is not allowed to women between 10 and 50 years of age.
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