Valiyakoikkal Temple

Valiyakoyikkal Sastha Temple
Valiyakoyikkal Temple
Location in Kerala
Valiyakoikkal Temple (India)
Geography
Coordinates 9°19′N 76°44′E / 9.32°N 76.73°E / 9.32; 76.73Coordinates: 9°19′N 76°44′E / 9.32°N 76.73°E / 9.32; 76.73
Country India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Location Pandalam
Culture
Sanctum Ayyappan
Architecture
Architecture Traditional Kerala style
History
Creator Raja Rajasekhara
Governing body Travancore Devaswom Board
Website

Valiakoikkal Temple is the family temple of the Pandalam Royal Family. The temple is located at Pandalam in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. It is situated within the Pandalam Palace premises. The main deity is Ayyappan. Procession of the Thiruvabharanam (Sacred Ornaments) towards Sabarimala shrine starts from the Valiyakoikkal temple every year before the Makaravilakku festival.[1] Millions of devotees visit this temple every year during the Makaravilakku festive season.

See also

References

  1. "Thiruvabharanam procession today - NATIONAL - The Hindu". hindu.com. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
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