Sabarimala Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
temple complex in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India
About Sabarimala
The temple is dedicated Lord Dharmashastha or popularly known as Ayyappan. Sabarimala allows pilgrims of all religions but women between 10 and 50 were not allowed (this was struck by India's Supreme Court), and it is still considered very taboo today. This is because Ayyappa prohibits the entry of the women in the menstrual age group as Ayyappan is a naishtika Bramhachari (celibate). Pilgrims are required to adopt an ascetic lifestyle before climbing the hill, including abstention from drinking, smoking, and tobacco for a period of 41 days before climbing the hill rock; abstention from consuming any non-vegetarian food or any kind of food that contains roots of plants. Food must be consumed only after bathing and praying, and in limited quantities. Pilgrims are also to refrain from sex, s
Top Attractions in Sabarimala
Explore the best things to see and do in Sabarimala:
- ★Trekking up the Mountain
Where to Eat in Sabarimala
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Andhra Style Meals
- 🍴Aravana Appam
- 🍴Aravana Payasam
- 🍴Kerala style lunch
- 🍴Masala Dosai
- 🍴Vegetable Biriyani.
Where to Stay in Sabarimala
- 🏨Forest Dormitory
- 🏨Palazhi Guest House
- 🏨Poorna, Pushkala Hall
- 🏨Shiva Shakthi Guest House
- 🏨Thriveni Hotel
Sabarimala Travel Guide Sections
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