Ayyappa Temple
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Udumbanchola taluka, Idukki district, Kerala
Near Vandanmedu (1.6 km from the village's map point, straight line). Vandanmedu had 12,138 people in 3,344 households (Census 2011).
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- Address
- Mali, Vandanmedu
- Location
- 9.71587° N, 77.14180° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/1173017679), 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.
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- Main deity
- The name suggests Lord Ayyappa (from the name only, not confirmed) · Add it
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How to reach Ayyappa Temple
- Nearest railway station: Bodinayakkanur — about 40 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Kattappana Municipal Bus Stand — about 4.9 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport — about 95 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 Udumbanchola taluka, Idukki district, Kerala. Address in the source: Mali, Vandanmedu.
Which village is Ayyappa Temple in or near?
Vandanmedu: about 1.6 km from the village's map point in a straight line. Vandanmedu had 12,138 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Ayyappa Temple?
Bodinayakkanur, about 40 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Ayyappa Temple?
Cochin International Airport, about 95 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
- Ayyappa Swamy: birth story, deeksha and mantras ↗ — Learn about Ayyappa Swamy: his birth as Manikanta, the 41-day Deeksha rules, Sabarimala's 18 holy steps and the mantras devotees chant, like Swamiye…
Festivals
- Makaravilakku 2027 at Sabarimala: date and significance ↗ — Sabarimala's Makaravilakku festival on Makara Sankranti: the Thiruvabharanam from Pandalam, its difference from Makara Jyothi, and home devotions…
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 Kerala: HinduTone's temple guides ↗ — 949 Hindu temples in Kerala, India, including Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa Temple. Browse by deity and town, with each temple on a map.
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