सबरीमाला मंदिर — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide

Temple Kerala देवता: Lord Ayyappa

A major hill shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, known for its distinctive pilgrimage traditions and the 18 sacred steps.

1. परिचय सबरीमाला मंदिर

स्थान: Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala

राज्य: Kerala

देवता: Lord Ayyappa

श्रेणी: Temple

2. इतिहास सबरीमाला मंदिर

Sabarimala is one of the largest annual pilgrimage sites in the world, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and set deep within forested hills. Pilgrims traditionally observe a 41-day period of austerity before the pilgrimage, and the temple's 18 sacred steps hold particular ritual significance.

3. दर्शन का समय

Open only during specific pilgrimage seasons, primarily mid-November to mid-January and other designated periods.

4. कैसे पहुँचें

Nearest railway station is Chengannur; the final stretch to the temple is completed on foot via a forest trek from Pamba.

5. आस-पास के स्थान

Pamba river, Erumeli, and the Periyar Tiger Reserve.