Tamil வலியகோயிக்கல் கோவில் | ||
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Proper name വലിയകോയിക്കൽ ധർമ്മശാസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം Similar Pullattukunnel Temple - Elamgulam, Elamgulam Sree Dharma, Pattupurakkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Chemmanthatta Mahadeva Temple, Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple | ||
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. Millions of devotees visit this temple every year during the Makaravilakku festive season.
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