Sabarimala The
World famous Sastha temple at Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta
District is located on the slope of the Western Ghats.
The pilgrimage begins in the month of Vruchikam (mid
November) and ends in Makaram-Makara Samkranthi(mid
January).
Other Information
Vehicles
operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation,
Travancore Devaswom Board and Private parties
are available to Pamba.
Dolly
service is available from Pamba to Sannidhanam
for those who are unable to walk the heights.
There
are Cardiology centres at Appachimedu (Phone No.
04735-202050) and Neelimala (Phone No. 04735-203384).
Stretcher
service is available at Appachimedu (Phone No. 04735-203350)
Cigeratte
and Beedi smoking, Alcholic drinks and plastic goods
are prohibited at Pamba and Sabarimala.
As
Sabarimala Ayyappa is 'Nithya Brahmachari' (celibate)women
between the 10-50 age group are not allowed to enter
Sabarimala. Such women who try to enter Sabarimala
will be prevented by authorities.
Only
pilgrims who have obsered Vrutham alone are allowed
entry through the holly Pathinettampadi. They have
to carry Irumudikettu (Pallikettu)also.
Placing
Viri and halting in the upper Thirumuttam is not
allowed during festival seasons.
Queue
system have to be followed for Darsan, Abhishekam
and at the Prasadam counters.
Purchase
tickets for Vazhipadus from the respective ticket
counters.
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