Sabarimala
Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
The temple is open for people from every religion . There is a spot in the temple; east of Sannidhanam (an abode of Lord Ayyappa), dedicated to Vavar (a close friend of Lord Ayyappa) which is called Vavaru Nada, an epitome of religious harmony.
It is said that pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days before going to Sabarimala. Pilgrims take the intrinsic passage chosen by pilgrims through a deep forest as well as the one from Pamba which is less challenging to reach Shree Dharma Sastha temple.
A prominent businessman from Ulsoor, Vineet Jain has covered the 2 walls & 2 doormen deities, measuring almost 50 sq. ft, in gold, which was installed on the eve of Tiru-Onam.
Every year, millions converge at Sabarimala irrespective of creed/ caste, with plenty of garlands and irumudis, they chant paeans to Lord Ayyappa, bathe in the holy river Pampa, climb up the eighteen stairs, hoping to catch glimpses of the Lord – Ayyappa, the Dharmasastha