November 13, 2012

Sabarimala temple latest news(2012)

During the forthcoming Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival, SSADP(Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Dharma Parishath) will open 100 pilgrim centres across Kerala state. This SSADP in association with the Kerala Government and Travancore Devaswom Board will provide annadanam, information centre and health care for the pilgrims at places like Thiruvalla, Kottayam, Pampa, Pathanamthitta, Guruvayoor, Erumely, Sabarimala, Kadappattor, Pandalam and Nilackal. Located at a distance of 184 km from Trivandrum International Airport and about 214 km from Kochi International Airport, those who wish to visit Sabarimala temple must appreciate the efforts made by SSADP. SSADP have called upon the railways and road transport corporations of different states in India to provide travel facilities for devotees visiting Sabarimala temple during the pilgrimage season at a concessional rate of 50%. Kottayam and Chengannur railway stations are the nearest railway stations to Sabarimala temple. In addition they would work together with different Ayyappa temple committees located outside Kerala state to extend certain facilities like transport services for the pilgrims to Sabarimala. Another important feature is regarding the collection of parking fee on vehicles that carry pilgrims from different places to Sabarimala. SSADP has called upon the devasom boards including TDB not to charge any parking fees in these vehicles at parking lots. The efforts made by SSADP cannot be limited to few words. They are working very hard to provide all facilities to the pilgrims, who visit Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Now get ready to visit the Ayyappa temple during Mandalam Makaravilakku festival.