Valiyakoikkal Temple, Pathanamthitta

Name: Valiyakoikkal Temple
Address: Pathanamthitta, India

#17 among attractions in Pathanamthitta

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Valiakoikkal Temple is the family temple of the Pandalam Royal Family. The temple is located at Pandalam in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. It is situated within the Pandalam Palace premises. The main deity is Ayyappan. Procession of the Thiruvabharanam towards Sabarimala shrine starts from the Valiyakoikkal temple every year before the Makaravilakku festival. Millions of devotees visit this temple every year during the Makaravilakku festive season. ()

Coordinates: 9°19'12"N, 76°43'48"E

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Nearby attractions include: Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Sree Rakthakanda Swamy Temple, Ranni Forest Division, Aranmula.

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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Area
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Town, Area
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Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Pathanamthitta, Pathanamthitta
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Palace
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Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Aruvikkuzhy Falls, Pathanamthitta
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Church
St. John's Orthodox Church, Pathanamthitta
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3.6 miSW
Temple
Mezhuveli Temple, Pathanamthitta
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Valiyakoikkal Temple, Pathanamthitta

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Valiyakoikkal Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)