Sabarimala is 72 km from Pathanamthitta. Sabarimala is one of the most famous pilgrim centres in India, situated on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 914 m 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 two main events of the pilgrim season.

The temple stays closed during the rest of the year except for the first days of every Malayalam month and during Vishu (April). Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (102 km). People of all castes are permitted into the temple. However, entry is not allowed to women between 10 and 50 years of age.

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