finding peace is a guarantee and there was a sense of fulfillment in visiting this place when compared to other temples in India bcos fo the fact that it is not at all commercial. and any person from any religion can visit the temple. There is no discrimination of caste creed or even money quotient, everyone has the same set... More

The temple is atop Sabari Hills. Need to trek almost 4 kms without footwear. It is a steep climbing. The temple and the hills are amidst jungle and it requires hard rituals for 41 days to visit the temple. Vary famous for its name and the deity across globe. Every year during Nov 15 to Jan 14 pilgrims throng the... More

One of the well known temples in South India.But it is not opened through out the year. During the season November, December an January devotees from all over India come here to offer prayers. And "Makara Jyothy" is very famous here.

Been visiting this shrine of Lord Ayyappa for a decade now, was very skeptical initially as you had to go through a ritual for 41 days, wearing a maala ( sacred beads), no footwear and black clothes. Hence did not attempt it, you almost lead a life of a saint. However when consulted I was told it is up to... More

Sabarimala is a place of worship. Most Hindu's predominantly from Kerala fast for 41 days and then proceed to see Swamy Ayyppan. Absolute abstinence and vegetarian diet etc are rules to follow before you go. The Mountain climbing barefoot really tests your patience and you get to know how good or bad your state of health is. Though there are... More

18th Oct-> Took a night train from Chennai (@8pm) to Tenkasi (Pothigai express) which arrived at Tenkasi at 8.20am. 19th Oct -> Since i wanted this to a quick trip i had arranged for travel guy to pick me up from the railway station itself. Speak to manohar (9443113371) who runs mano tours and travels (manotravels.com). He charged me Rs... More

This temple in the lines of Tirupathi needs to be preserved and the government is doing it such that due to heavy rush every year, the timing of the temple was last changed to enable more people to have darshan. There are golden steps and the temple roof is gold and the deity is very small and hence one should... More

It is situated near Pattinamthitta,kerala state in India. A place known for Devotees of Sri swamy AYYAPPA . People all over south and other places of India visits this place each and every year and benefit the blessings of God AYYAPPA. Near by states devotess visit ever month in the first week of the month. More people during the period... More

Manjunathswamy temple at Dharmasthala is the major pilgrim attraction in the area. No trains are available, closest station is Mangalore(75kms). Regular cheap Bus services from Mangalore available. Buses from Bangalore are also available. Nearest Airport is Mangalore. At Dharmasthala, u will get accomodation at very cheap price of Rs 20/- per night., so there is always a rush for accomodation.... More