Pathanamthitta Pilgrim Centers

Sabarimala (Pilgrim Centre) :

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Sabarimala (Pilgrim Centre) is a famous pilgrim center in Kerala located on the mountain ranges of Western Ghats. The altitude of the center is about 914 meter. One can reach on foot this pilgrim center walking from Pamba. The shrine of the temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The two main events of the temple are Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku which fall in the month of November to mid January. The temple is opened only for the five days of every Malayalam month and during 'Vishu' in April.

Hazardous hills like Karimala and Neelimala surround Sabarimala. Men of all ages can enter this temple, but women only below 10 and above 50 ages are allowed to enter the temple.

Aranmula :

Aranmula houses the Parthasarathi Temple which is located on the banks of the holy River Pamba. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and it attracts a large number of tourists. Aranmula snake boat race is held on the last day of the weeklong Onam festival which is a great attraction to the tourists. The 'Vijinana Kalavedi" at Aranmula is a training centre for traditional folk arts like 'Kathakali', classical dances, classical music as well as 'Kalaripayattu' martial art. The fine murals of the temple are worth viewing.

Pandalam (Pilgrim Town) :

Pandalam is a holy town located at a distance of 14 kms from Chengannur railway station. The Valiyakoikal Temple is located on the banks of River Achenkovil has a close resemblance to the Sabarimala Shrine. Before proceeding to Sabarimala, pilgrims worship at this temple.

Kaviyoor (Temple Area) :

Kaviyoor is located on the banks of the River Manimala and visited by the devotees for its temples. It is 5kms east of Thiruvalla. Both Kaviyoor Temple and the rock cut temple located in close proximity attract the devotees. The Hanuman temple is perched on a hillock and it displays the gable style architecture.

Malayapuzha :

Malayapuzha is visited by the Hindu devotees for its Bhagavathy temple. It is 8 kms away from Pathanamthitta.The main attraction of the temple are its wall paintings and artistic stone carvings.

The other religious centers of importance are Cherukolpuzha (Convention Place)at Cherukole Kadamanitta (Famous Temple), Kozhencherry (Maramon Convention), Nilackal (Place of Worship, Niranam (Oldest Church), Thiruvalla (Religious Place), Manjanikara Church, etc.