Valiyakoikkal Temple
Valiyakoyikkal Sastha Temple | |
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Valiyakoyikkal Temple | |
Valiyakoyikkal Sastha Temple Location in Kerala | |
Name | |
Proper name | വലിയകോയിക്കൽ ധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം |
Tamil | வலியகோயிக்கல் கோவில் |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 9°19′N 76°44′E / 9.32°N 76.73°ECoordinates: 9°19′N 76°44′E / 9.32°N 76.73°E |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Pathanamthitta |
Location | Pandalam |
Culture | |
Primary deity | Ayyappan |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | Traditional Kerala style |
History and governance | |
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
- ↑ "‘Thiruvabharanam’ procession today - NATIONAL - The Hindu". hindu.com. Retrieved 2016-03-26.
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