The main deity of the Pilakudi Mana Ayyappa Temple is Lord Ayyappa, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Dharma Sastha or Lord Ayyappan. Lord Ayyappa is revered by devotees across Kerala and beyond, especially by those who undertake the pilgrimage to Sabarimala, one of the most famous Ayyappa temples.
Pilakudi Mana Ayyappa Temple holds significant spiritual importance for devotees of Lord Ayyappa. It serves as a center for religious activities, rituals, and celebrations related to the deity.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Mandalam-Makaravilakku Pilgrimage Season
The pilgrimage season typically begins in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (November/December) and lasts for around two months, culminating with the Makaravilakku festival in the Malayalam month of Makaram (January/February). During this period, devotees undertake the arduous trek to Sabarimala, the main pilgrimage site of Lord Ayyappa, to pay their respects and seek blessings.
Vishu
Vishu is a major festival celebrated in Kerala and is considered the Malayalam New Year. It usually falls in the month of Medam (April/May) according to the Malayalam calendar. Vishu is a day of celebration marked by special rituals, family gatherings, feasting, and the offering of prayers.
Contact Address: Pilakudi Mana Ayyappa Temple, Kochi,
Ernakulam
