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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