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Pancha Sastha Sthala

Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa Temple

AyyappaPathanamthitta, KeralaFounded Ancient
Plan Your Visit

Darshan & Visit Information

Everything you need to plan a blessed journey to Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa Temple.

Sanctum opens daily

Darshan Timings

  • Open during MandalaMakaravilakku season (mid-Nov to mid-Jan) and on the first 5 days of each Malayalam month.

Entry Fee

Contact temple for current fee schedule

Dress Code

Black/blue mundu with irumudi kettu. Strictly 41-day vratham.

Getting There

How to Reach

By Air

Cochin International Airport

178 km
By Rail

Chengannur

90 km

From Pamba base camp, pilgrims trek 4.5 km uphill to the sannidhanam.

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