Valiakoikkal Temple is the family temple of the Pandalam Royal Family. The temple is located at Pandalam in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala,[1] in the peninsular India. It is situated within the Pandalam Palace premises.[2] The main deity is Ayyappan.[3] Procession of the Thiruvabharanam (Sacred Ornaments) towards Sabarimala shrine starts from the Valiyakoikkal temple every year before the Makaravilakku festival.[4] Millions of devotees visit this temple every year during the Makaravilakku festive season.

Valiyakoyikkal Sastha Temple
വലിയകോയിക്കൽ ധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം
Valiyakoyikkal Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictPathanamthitta
DeityAyyappan
Governing bodyTravancore Devaswom Board
Location
LocationPandalam
StateKerala
Country India
Valiyakoikkal Temple is located in Kerala
Valiyakoikkal Temple
Valiyakoikkal Temple (Kerala)
Valiyakoikkal Temple is located in India
Valiyakoikkal Temple
Valiyakoikkal Temple (India)
Geographic coordinates9°14′03.2″N 76°40′31.5″E / 9.234222°N 76.675417°E / 9.234222; 76.675417[1]
Architecture
TypeTraditional Kerala style
CreatorRaja Rajasekhara
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation35.96 m (118 ft)
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Location

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This temple is located with the geographic coordinates of 9°14′03.2″N 76°40′31.5″E / 9.234222°N 76.675417°E / 9.234222; 76.675417[3] at an altitude of about 35.96 m above the mean sea level.

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References

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  1. ^ "Pandalam Valiya Koyikkal Dharmasastha Temple,Kerala - Hindu Temples". rgyan.com. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Pandalam Valiya Koyikkal". www.sabarimala.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. ^ Ashish (11 June 2020). "Valiyakoikkal Temple in Kerala - Valiyakoikkal Temple Pooja Timing, Location". Religious & Pilgrimage Tour Packages. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. ^ "'Thiruvabharanam' procession today - NATIONAL". The Hindu. 12 January 2009. Archived from the original on 21 November 2009. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
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