Ayyappa Temple
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Shivamogga taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka
Near Mandli (about 940 m from the village's approximate position, straight line).
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- Location
- 13.92370° N, 75.57779° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/3640473342), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Ayyappa Temple
- Nearest railway station: Shivamogga - SME — about 1.7 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Shimoga KSRTC Bus Stand — about 1.2 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Shivamogga Airport — about 8.2 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Ayyappa Temple
Where is Ayyappa Temple?
Ayyappa Temple is a temple in Shivamogga taluka, Shivamogga district, Karnataka.
Which village is Ayyappa Temple in or near?
Mandli: about 940 m from the village's approximate position in a straight line.
Which is the nearest railway station to Ayyappa Temple?
Shivamogga - SME, about 1.7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Ayyappa Temple?
Shivamogga Airport, about 8.2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
Explore Hindu traditions on HinduTone
Guides on HinduTone.com about Lord Ayyappa — picked because the deity is named in this temple's name. They describe the tradition in general, not this temple's own festivals or timings.
About the deity
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Festivals
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Pilgrimage
- Sabarimala Yatra: the mala, Pamba and Ayyappa darshan ↗ — Sabarimala Yatra guide: 41-day Mala Dharana rules, Pamba trek route, Ayyappa darshan timings, Makaravilakku, Irumudi preparation and NRI pilgrim FAQs.
Temple guides
- Ayyappa and Dharma Sastha temples ↗ — Sabarimala, Achankovil, Kulathupuzha, Sasthamcotta, Thiruvullakkavu and Dwarapudi: what each Ayyappa temple is known for, festivals and visitor notes.
- Hindu temples in Karnataka: HinduTone's temple guides ↗ — 287 Hindu temples in Karnataka, India, including Kukke Subrahmanya Temple and Kadu Malleshwara Temple. Browse by deity and town, with each temple on…
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