More than 30 million pilgrims visit the Sabarimala Temple annually. This makes it the largest temple in India and the second largest in the world after the Mecca Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The oldest available historical description of Sabarimala, then known as Churulimala, is found in the Xuanzang Inscriptions.
Makaravilakku is the festival held in January every year. The festival is celebrated on a remarkable level in the temple of Sabarimala, Kerala.
On the left side of Ayyappa Temple, on top of a hill, is Malikapurathamma Temple, a symbol of the relationship between Lord Ayappan and Devi Malikapurathamma.
This shrine in Sabrimala is dedicated to the Muslim saint Vavaru Swamy. It is believed that he was once a pirate who was defeated by Lord Ayyappa and later became his ardent follower.
Pampa Ganapathy Temple is a shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It often serves as a technical stopover for trekkers
It is well-known for the River Manimala, the Vavar Mosque, and the Sastha Shrine, where travellers frequently pray before travelling to Sabarimala.