Ayyappa Sabarimala Temple

Ayyappa Sabarimala Temple
The Sabarimala temple, which has been in dispute for a long time, is a world famous temple. Where millions of people come to visit. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Lord Ayyappke is father Shiva and mother Mohini. It is said that Lord Shiva had ejaculated after seeing Vishnu's siren form. His semen was called pard. His semen was later born to a son named Sastava. Who were known as Ayyappa in South India. Ayyappa is called Hariharputra due to originating from Lord Shiva and Parvati. Lord Ayyappa This temple is located in Sabarimala in the Indian state of Kerala. Let's know some important things about the temple

Ayyappa Swamy temple
The temple of Swami Ayyappa in Sabarimala is named after Shabari, a devotee of Shri Ram Ji. Who fed their false berries to Shri Ram Ji in the Ramayana. This temple is situated in the middle of 18 hills. On the night of Makar Sakranti in the temple, a miraculous light is seen in the thick darkness. The belief of this Jyoti is such that crores of devotees come from all over the world to visit it every year. It is believed that when these lights appear. Noise is also heard along with it. Ayyappa God himself burns the divine light. Today no one has been seen to light the flame.

Women were forbidden to leave
The Sabarimala temple was one of those temples in which women were not allowed to enter. The dispute had been going on for a long time but the Supreme Court lifted the ban on the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple.

Festival of Sabarimala Temple
According to mythology, Rajashekhar, the king of Pandalam, is believed to have adopted Ayyappa as his son. But Lord Ayyappa left the pleasures of the palace and left. It is believed that every year, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a grand procession is taken out of the Pandalam Raj Mahal by placing the jewels of the Lord Ayyappa in the box. Which is the entire 90 km journey. All the devotees reach Sabarimala in 3 days after deciding this long journey. On this day, a light is seen here on the Kantamala peak of the mountain.

How to reach Sabarimala
From Thiruvananthapuram to Pampa in Sabarimala you can reach by bus or by your private vehicle. To go beyond Pampa one has to walk 5 kilometers through the forest on foot. The Sabarimala temple on 1535 feet high hills has darshan of Lord Ayyappa. You can also go here by rail or by airplane. Changannur railway station is near Sabarimala. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram, which is located a short distance from Sabarimala.

Recognition of sabarimala
It is believed by the temple that if someone here, wearing a garland of Tulsi or Rudraksh, fasts and travels with a bundle full of Panvel, then every one of his desires is fulfilled. The one who bears the garland begins to be called a devout lord and is considered a dear devotee of Lord Ayyappa.