This temple is dedicted to Lord Ayyappanand it is one of the ancient templesofKerala in India. The temple is located in the hills. The deity of Lord Ayyappan was installed by Lord Parasurama.This is the most popular temple, in which there is no caste,creed and religious discrimination among the devotees to worship Lord Ayyappa. Mostlythe devotees will visit this temple during pongal season and Vishu new year day. Free annadanam is offered inside the temple premises to all the devotees. But one has to observe fasting for one mandalam ( for 48 days), and they have to be purified in their body and mind, and to chant the mantra of Lord Ayyappan and also during the fasting period, daily they have to visit some nearby temples and to offer their prayers.
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