
Sabarimala temple complex
Temple complex in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India
The Mangala Devi shrine stands in the Periyar landscape near the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border. Its dedication recalls Kannagi of the Tamil epic Silappathikaram. The stone remains and forest setting are described by Kerala Tourism. Accounts linking its founding to ancient rulers are presented as tradition; no precise construction date is asserted here.
Choose a date, save your starting point, and tick off a simple checklist.
Confirm the opening schedule and entry requirements.
Follow the temple’s posted visitor instructions and queue.
Allow time for a quiet visit and your return journey.
Locate the temple and open travel directions.
Periyar Tiger Reserve, near Thekkady, Idukki district, Kerala
Confirm opening hours and entry requirements before choosing your travel time. Allow time for queues, breaks and your return journey.
The pin marks the temple area. Follow local signs for the visitor entrance.
Kerala Tourism describes the temple as opening during Chithrapournami, rather than for regular daily visits. Confirm the current festival and access arrangements before travelling.
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Access is regulated within Periyar Tiger Reserve. Seek current permission and travel instructions from the Wildlife Warden at Thekkady; do not assume year-round road access.
Approximate straight-line distances; open directions for the travel route.

Temple complex in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India
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Check current timings and visitor rules with the temple before travelling.