Sabarimala Temple: A Spiritual Haven of Devotion and Natural Beauty
Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa Sabarimala Temple is the foremost pilgrimage sites in India. It is located deep in the Periyar Tiger Reserve of Kerala. The temple enjoys devotees from all over the world who come in search of spiritual release or divine blessings. The Sabarimala Temple’s unique rituals and spiritual significance are matched only by its untouched environment, being a synthesis of devotion, the natural world and tradition.
Historical and Mythological Significance
The roots of Sabarimala Temple are deep-rooted in mythology and history. Legend has it that the presiding deity, Lord Ayyappa, is son of Lord Shiva and Mohini, the female manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Ayyappa is the very embodiment of dharma (righteousness) and is said to have killed the demoness, Mahishi, bringing peace back to the earth.
It lies surrounded by valleys, forests, and ancient mountains in a place that was the sanctuary for the ascetic life-with no arrow cast in vain-deified Ayyappa. The temple, historically, is believed to have been built by the Pandalam royal family, as it used to consider Ayyappa the guardian deity save of their kingdom.