Ayyappa Temple
Kanjirappally taluka, Kottayam district, Kerala
Near Manimala (660 m from the village's map point, straight line).
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- Address
- Manimala - Vellavoor road, Moongani
- Location
- 9.49280° N, 76.74434° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/484874045), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 24 Oct 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
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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 ↗ — 926 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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