"Majority of the pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple wear black dress – black dhoti, trousers, shirt or T-shirt. Others opt for the saffron colored dress. The dress code is also part of the strict and rigorous preparations that a devotee undergoes before climbing the 18-steps to the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine. The usual custom is to observe strict austerities and self control for forty-one days preceding the visit."
- Anonymous,
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Chengannur to Sabarimala Cab
About Sabarimala
Chengannur to Sabarimala distnce : 85 km
Estimated travel time : 2.5 hours
Chengannur to Sabarimala is very famous route for tourism. Sabarimala, famous for Sabarimala temple is situated near Pamba river which is a culture that flows unhindered and left its marks in historical, religious and cultural life of Kerala.
Sabarimala is situated in deep forest in state of Kerala near Pamba. River Pamba, which originates in the Western Ghats, is the third longest river in South India. Pamba is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala. More than 30 million pilgrims visit the temple in Sabarimala annually, making it the largest in India. The temple is also known as Dharma Sashta and is believed to be the son of Shiva and Mohini, the feminine incarnation of Lord Vishnu. People believe that Vishnu's incarnate, Parasurama, placed the Ayyappa Idol at the top of the mountain. One can notice that the traditions of Sabarimala are a blend of Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism and other Sramana traditions.
It is also known as Thriveni Sangamam - the meeting point of three rivers. Pamba river nourishes hundreds of medicinal plants in mountains from where it originates and carries its boons to everywhere it flows. This place has several attractions near its banks. Most important attraction is worldwide famous Sabrimala temple. From river bank, devotees take 5-6 km trek to reach the temple. Other attraction is Cherukolpuzha convention. It is religious convention of Hindus held usually in February on the sandy banks of river at Cherukole. Other attractions are Aranmula (unique cultural village), ancient Parthasarathy temple, annual snake boat race during Onam and Aranmula Kannadi (a medieval marvel of metallurgy).
Taxi from Chengannur to Sabarimala is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chengannur to Sabarimala by car is well connected through Mannarkulanji-Pampa road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chengannur to Sabarimala distance is 85 Km and is 2.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Neervilakom - Himalayan Paara
Mallapuzhassery - Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Aranmula Palace
Ayroor - Ayroor Puthiyakavu Devi Temple
Pathanamthitta - Malamannumala kirathamoorthi kshethram
Edakulam - Erappanamkuzhi waterfalls, Nedumpara viewpoint, Puthussarimala Mahadeva Temple
Vadasserikkara - Holy Martha Mariyam Pailgrim Orthodox Church
Madamon - Hrishikesha Temple
Mampara - Yogamayanandha Asramam
Perunad - Nilakal Chek Dam, Nilakkal Mahadeva Temple Arch, Nilakkal Sree Mahadeva Temple
Pamba - Vana vijnjana kendram Pampa, Pampa Ganapathy Temple, Pamba River
Tourist Attractions
Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Makaravilakku Malikappurathamma temple Vavar Shrine Pampa Ganapathy Temple Erumeli Neelimala Sabarimala Traditional Trekking Path Periyar Tiger Reserve Pampa Kochu Pampa Dam 
