Ayyappa Temple
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Deity: Ayyappa - भगवान अय्यप्पन Place: Elur Kerala
Ayyappa Temple. Dedicated to Ayyappa. Located in Elur.
- Primary Deity
- Ayyappa / भगवान अय्यप्पन
- Address
- Mavelikkara - Kozhencherry Road
History
The Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Sree Dharma Sastha, where the deity is worshipped as Lord Ayyappan, the son of the deities Shiva and Mohini. It is situated atop the Sabarimala hill in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The temple is surrounded by 18 hills in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is one of the largest annual pilgrimage sites in the world, with an estimate of over 10 to 15 million devotees visiting every year.
Spiritual Significance
A major Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, attracting millions of devotees annually.
- Nearest City: Pathanamthitta
Associated Legends
- The deity is worshipped as Lord Ayyappan, the son of the deities Shiva and Mohini.