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Valiyakoyikkal Sastha Temple | |
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വലിയകോയിക്കൽ ധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം
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Valiyakoyikkal Temple
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Pathanamthitta |
Deity | Ayyappan |
Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
Location | |
Location | Pandalam |
State | Kerala |
Country | ![]() |
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Geographic coordinates | 9°14′03.2″N 76°40′31.5″E / 9.234222°N 76.675417°E / 9.234222; 76.675417[1] |
Architecture | |
Type | Traditional Kerala style |
Creator | Raja Rajasekhara |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | One |
Elevation | 35.96 m (118 ft) |
Website | |
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Valiakoikkal Temple is the family temple of the Pandalam Royal Family. The temple is located at PandalaminPathanamthitta 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.
This temple is located with the geographic coordinatesof9°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.