Valiyakoikkal Temple
| Valiyakoyikkal Sastha Temple | |
|---|---|
 Valiyakoyikkal Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Deity | Ayyappan |
| Governing body | Travancore Devaswom Board |
| Location | |
| Location | Pandalam |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
  Location in Kerala  Valiyakoikkal Temple (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 9°19′N 76°44′E / 9.32°N 76.73°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Traditional Kerala style |
| Creator | Raja Rajasekhara |
| Website | |
| [1] | |
Valiakoikkal Temple is the family temple of the Pandalam Royal Family. The temple is located at Pandalam in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. It is situated within the Pandalam Palace premises. The main deity is Ayyappan. Procession of the Thiruvabharanam (Sacred Ornaments) towards Sabarimala shrine starts from the Valiyakoikkal temple every year before the Makaravilakku festival.[1] Millions of devotees visit this temple every year during the Makaravilakku festive season.
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References
- ^ "‘Thiruvabharanam’ procession today - NATIONAL - The Hindu". hindu.com. Retrieved 2016-03-26.