Ayyappa
Ayyappa worship centres on Sabarimala in Kerala, a hilltop shrine open only during specific pilgrimage windows each year rather than year-round.
6 temples in this dataset mention this circuit.
Frequently asked questions about Ayyappa
What is Ayyappa?
Ayyappa worship centres on Sabarimala in Kerala, a hilltop shrine open only during specific pilgrimage windows each year rather than year-round.
How many Ayyappa temples are listed in this dataset?
6 at the time this page was generated: Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple, Hindu Temple, Dubai (Jebel Ali), Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Sri Lakshmi Temple.
Which states are represented?
Kerala, United Arab Emirates, United States
Are the temples listed here open every day?
Most are, but a few, especially high-altitude shrines such as those in the Char Dham, open only for a defined pilgrimage season each year. Check each temple's own page for its specific schedule.
Do darshan hours differ between these temples?
Yes, considerably. Each temple sets its own hours; there is no single shared schedule across a circuit.
Is completing this circuit a formal religious requirement?
Traditions vary; for most of these circuits, visiting all member sites is a devotional custom rather than a strict requirement, though some pilgrims treat it as such.
What is the best order to visit these temples in?
This dataset doesn't prescribe a route. Most pilgrims plan by geography and season rather than a fixed sequence; each temple's own page includes how-to-reach details to help with logistics.
Will festival dates affect a visit to these temples?
Yes. Several of these sites see their heaviest crowds and most extended hours during specific annual festivals, noted on each temple's page.
Are entry fees charged at these temples?
Most offer free general darshan with an optional paid special-darshan queue; a few charge a standard entry ticket. See each temple's own page for specifics.
How was this list put together?
By matching each temple's recorded name, history, significance and festival details against this circuit's defining criteria. See the About page for the full sourcing methodology.