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Sabarimala temple is the most famous and prominent among all the sastha Temples.
It is believed that the, "Parasurama Maharshi" who uplifted Kerala from the sea by throwing his axe, installed the idol of
Ayyappa at Sabarimala. The pilgrimage begins in the month
of May and ends in February. The temple attracts pilgrims
not only from the southern states, but also from other
parts of the country and abroad. The main pilgrimage is
undertaken between November and January. Those wishing
to perform pilgrimage have to undergo forty-one day’s penance
consisting of strict celibacy, daily ablutions and daily
prayers. Early mornings and evenings in the festival season
Kerala villagers will be reverberating with dedication
calls of Ayyappa devotees. Ayappa darsan on Makaravilakku
day is the most important event of the pilgrimage.
Makaravillakku is the special day, when a mystical lamp appears from among the forest, opposite to the temple. Devotees throng the temple to see this lamp.