Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:annualEvent gptkb:Makaravilakku
gptkb:Mandala_Pooja
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Kerala temple architecture
gptkbp:associatedRiver gptkb:Pamba_River
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Ayyappa
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1260 feet above sea level
gptkbp:entryRestriction Women of menstruating age (10-50 years) traditionally not allowed
gptkbp:famousFor one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world
gptkbp:firstPrasadam gptkb:Aravana_Payasam
gptkb:Appam
gptkbp:hasLegend Ayyappa meditated at Sabarimala after defeating Mahishi
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
gptkbp:location Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India
gptkbp:mainDeity gptkb:Lord_Ayyappa
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Travancore_Devaswom_Board
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Chengannur
gptkb:Pamba
gptkb:Trivandrum_International_Airport
gptkb:Cochin_International_Airport
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:18_sacred_steps_(Pathinettam_Padi)
Vavar, a Muslim devotee, has a shrine nearby
no caste or creed restriction for entry
no private vehicles allowed beyond Pamba
no shaving or hair cutting during vratham
pilgrims carry Irumudi Kettu on head
pilgrims must observe strict austerity
pilgrims trek through forest to reach temple
strictly vegetarian food only
no alcohol, non-vegetarian food, or tobacco allowed
one of the few temples in India open to all religions
gptkbp:offers gptkb:Aravana_Payasam
gptkb:Appam
Ghee-filled coconut
gptkbp:openForDarshan gptkb:Makaravilakku_season
gptkb:Mandala_season_(41_days)
first five days of every Malayalam month
gptkbp:otherShrinesNearby gptkb:Malikappuram_Devi_Temple
gptkb:Vavar_Mosque
gptkbp:pilgrimageSite November to January
gptkbp:pilgrimsChant Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa
gptkbp:pilgrimsWear black or blue dress
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Hinduism
gptkbp:rituals gptkb:Irumudi_Kettu
41-day vratham (austerity)
climbing 18 sacred steps (Pathinettam Padi)
gptkbp:significantEvent gptkb:Makarajyothi
gptkbp:surroundedBy gptkb:Periyar_Tiger_Reserve
gptkbp:website https://sabarimala.kerala.gov.in/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sabarimala_Tirth
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7