Pandalam Ayyappa Temple is situated in between Thottakkonam and Mulampuzha villages of Pandalam. Pandalam in Kerala is a chosen and blessed place where Lord Ayyappa is the presiding deity. The temple is unique with its natural procession route around the Sanctorum. Ayyappa is believed to be one such God  who protects his devotees from miseries and suffering in Kali Yuga. Ayyappa is also known as Dharmasasta, Manikandan, Bhutanathan, Pandala Raja, and Pamba Vaasan. Ayyappa was born with composite energy of Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu, when Lord Vishnu was taken over mohini form.The main intention behind Ayyappa’s birth was to demolish Mahishi who was one of the asura demon. It is believed that Lord Ayyappa himself instructed the Pandalam king to build a mosque for Vavur at Erumuli. The Vavur deity is believed to be as old as the original deity of Ayyappa himself. Records show that the shrine was renovated sometime in 1905. Here, the poojas are conducted by a Muslim priest. There is no distinguishable idol, but a carved stone slab represents the deity. Makara Vilakku, Onam and Vishu are celebrated here with great interest by the Devotees. 

Temple Phone Number: 1800 425 4747        

Temple Timings: from 4 AM to 11PM

Distance from Chennai to Pandalam is  711 Kms