From the international airport of Thiruvanathapuram (erstwhile Trivandrum), Sabarimala is located at 010 degrees/115 Kms. Similarly, from the international airport at Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) it is located at 118 degrees/106 Kms. These distances are `direct air distances or distances `as the crow flies'.
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala is a singular example of a pilgrimage where pilgrims, without consideration of caste, creed, position or social status, go with one mind and one `mantra' dreaming constantly of the darshan of the presiding deity a the Holy Sannidhanam.
Standard Schedule of Rituals at Sabarimala Temple
During Makaravilakku season, the temple opening is at 0300 hrs and closing at 2345 hrs. So some of the pooja timings will shift up and down. Essentially, this is the trend of events.
Nada Opening 3.00 am
Nirmalyam 3.05 am
Ashtabhishekam 3.10 am
Neyyabhishekam 3.15-11.30 am
Ganapathi Homam 3.20 am
Usha puja 7.30 am
Ucha puja 12.30 pm
Nada Closing 1.00 pm
Nada Opening 3.00 pm
Deeparadhana 6.15 pm
Pushpabhishekam 6.30 pm
Athazha Puja 11.00 pm
Harivarasanam 11.45 p
OPENING AND CLOSING DAYS OF SABARIMALA TEMPLE 2011-2012
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How to Reach
By Rail
The pilgrims can reach Kottayam & Chengannur by Railway (Broad gauage) and Punalur (Metre Gauage) and from there by bus to Pampa.
By Air
The pilgrims can reach Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi & Nedumbassery by Air and from there reach Pampa by bus/car.
By RoadKSRTC has started operating buses to Coimbatore, Palani and Thenkashi from Pampa for the convenience of the Sabarimala pilgrims. Besides, the Government of Tamil Nadu & Karnataka has been given the permission to operate buses to Pampa. A chain service
The pilgrims can reach Kottayam & Chengannur by Railway (Broad gauage) and Punalur (Metre Gauage) and from there by bus to Pampa.
By Air
The pilgrims can reach Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi & Nedumbassery by Air and from there reach Pampa by bus/car.
By RoadKSRTC has started operating buses to Coimbatore, Palani and Thenkashi from Pampa for the convenience of the Sabarimala pilgrims. Besides, the Government of Tamil Nadu & Karnataka has been given the permission to operate buses to Pampa. A chain service
Medical facilities
Cardiology Centres
Appachimedu (Phone No. 04735-202050)
Neelimala (Phone No. 04735-203384
Appachimedu (Phone No. 04735-202050)
Neelimala (Phone No. 04735-203384
Pamba
Government Hospital - 04735 - 203318
Govt.Homoeo Hospital - 04735 - 203537
Govt.Ayurveda Hospital - 04735 - 202536
SAHAS Hospital - 04735 - 203350
Government Hospital - 04735 - 203318
Govt.Homoeo Hospital - 04735 - 203537
Govt.Ayurveda Hospital - 04735 - 202536
SAHAS Hospital - 04735 - 203350
Sannidhanam
Government Hospital - 04735 - 202101
Govt.Homoeo Hospital - 04735 - 202843
Govt.Ayurveda Hospital - 04735 - 202102
SAHAS Hospital - 04735 - 202080
NSS Hospital - 04735 - 202010
Important Telephone N0's
| Devasam Information Centre | 04735-202048 |
| Guest House | 04735-202056 |
| Police station | 04735-202014 |
| Police control room | 04735-202016 |
| Police Special officer | 04735-202029 |
| Fire force | 04735-202033 |
| KSEB | 04735-202024 |
| Water Authority | 04735-202111 |
| Telecom centre | 04735-202836 |
| Telephone exchange | 04735-202000 |
| Post office | 04735-202130 |
| Govt. Hospital | 04735-202101 |
| Ayurveda Hospital | 04735-202102 |
| Homoeo Hospital | 04735-202843 |
| NSS Hospital | 04735-202010 |
| Sahas Hospital | 04735-202080 |
| Ayyapasevasagam | 04735-202043 |
ACCOMODATION AT SANNIDHANAM AND PAMBA
The multistoried pilgrim complex is located adjacent to Nadapanthal. There are a few pilgrim shed on the northern side of Pandythavalam and beyond Pandythavalam. Beyond this area a series of public latrines are provided. There is a Government hospital and Ayurvedic Hospital functioning during festival seasons on the south eastern side near the Nadapanthal. Near Malikappuram temple complex there is a dispensary run by NSS. Near the Donor Complex there is a telephone exchange and public hall office with STD facilities.
Guest House
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Rate/Room (in Rs.)
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Phone
Accommodation Officer/ Guest House Manager
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PALAZHI (DH I)
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350
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04735-202049
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SOPANAM (DH II)
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350
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04735-202049
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MANIKANTAN (DH III)
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325
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04735-202049
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CHINMUDRA (DH IV)
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325
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04735-202049
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SIVASAKTHI (DH V)
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525 - 975
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04735-202049
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TEJASWINI (DH VI)
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525
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04735-202049
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SREEMATHA (DH VII)
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525
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04735-202049
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PRANAVAM (PC I)
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325
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04735-202049
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SAHYADRI (PC II)
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325
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04735-202049
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KAILAS (PC III)
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200
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04735-202049
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GKD Hall
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900
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04735-202049
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Poorna, Pushkala Hall
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1275
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04735-202049
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Sabari Guest House
2 bed
3 bed
4 bed
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1000
1500
2000
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04735-202056
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| Forest IB Sabarimala |
200/ bed +
50 / each additional
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04735-202074 / 75
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| Forest Dormitory |
80 / bed
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04735-202074 / 75
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