Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, is one of the most sacred and visited Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. Dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, the temple is nestled amidst the dense forests of the Western Ghats. Devotees undertake a 41-day penance before embarking on the challenging trek to reach the temple. The annual Mandala Makaravilakku season sees millions of pilgrims from across the country. Only men and women above the age of 10 and below 50 are traditionally allowed to enter. The temple symbolizes devotion, discipline, and spiritual unity.
