Erumeli, also spelled Erumely, is an important pilgrim center situated about 65 km from Kottayam and 13 km south of Kanjirappally, in Kottayam District of Kerala. Erumeli is a serene base camp to visit Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. Koratty River, a small river, marks the entrance of Erumeli town.
Erumeli is regarded as a place of communal harmony, as the Erumeli Sastha Temple (Kochambalam) and Erumeli Mosque is situated here, facing each other. Erumeli mosque is dedicated to Vavar Swamy who is considered to be the companion of Lord Ayyappa. The pilgrims worship the mosque also. Erumeli is renowned for Petta Thullal (Erumeli Pettathullal or Erumeli Petta Thullal), a ritual dance performed by the Sabarimala pilgrims.
The name Erumely is said to be derived from the Malayalam words “Eruma Kolly”. According to the legends it is the place where Lord Ayyappa killed the demon buffalo Mahishi on the way to collect tiger milk. Hence Lord Sree Ayyappa Swamy is also known by the name “Mahishi Mardanam". The place name Erumakolli in the long run transformed in to Erumely.
Erumeli Sabarimala Route
Erumeli is one of the three main routes to reach Sabarimala Ayyappa Sannidhanam. Erumeli Route is considered as the longest trekking route which passes through forested hills to reach Sabarimala Sannidhanam. Some Sabarimala Ayyappa devotees also take bus services from Erumely to reach Pamba and then trek from there to Sannidhanam. Click Here to Read More
Erumeli Bus Station
Erumely Bus Station, managed by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), runs frequent bus services from Erumeli to Pampa.
Nearest Railway Station
The nearest railway station is Chengannur Railway Station, 62 km from Erumeli town.
Nearby Towns
Thiruvananthapuram, the Capital City of Kerala, is around 150 km from Erumeli and Kochi, the commercial and industrial hub of Kerala, is around 78 km away.
Mundakkayam, Pathanamthitta, Ranni, Kanjirappally, Kottayam, and Chenappady are the nearby places.
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Erumeli is regarded as a place of communal harmony, as the Erumeli Sastha Temple (Kochambalam) and Erumeli Mosque is situated here, facing each other. Erumeli mosque is dedicated to Vavar Swamy who is considered to be the companion of Lord Ayyappa. The pilgrims worship the mosque also. Erumeli is renowned for Petta Thullal (Erumeli Pettathullal or Erumeli Petta Thullal), a ritual dance performed by the Sabarimala pilgrims.
The name Erumely is said to be derived from the Malayalam words “Eruma Kolly”. According to the legends it is the place where Lord Ayyappa killed the demon buffalo Mahishi on the way to collect tiger milk. Hence Lord Sree Ayyappa Swamy is also known by the name “Mahishi Mardanam". The place name Erumakolli in the long run transformed in to Erumely.
Erumeli Sabarimala Route
Erumeli is one of the three main routes to reach Sabarimala Ayyappa Sannidhanam. Erumeli Route is considered as the longest trekking route which passes through forested hills to reach Sabarimala Sannidhanam. Some Sabarimala Ayyappa devotees also take bus services from Erumely to reach Pamba and then trek from there to Sannidhanam. Click Here to Read More
Erumeli Bus Station
Erumely Bus Station, managed by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), runs frequent bus services from Erumeli to Pampa.
Nearest Railway Station
The nearest railway station is Chengannur Railway Station, 62 km from Erumeli town.
Nearby Towns
Thiruvananthapuram, the Capital City of Kerala, is around 150 km from Erumeli and Kochi, the commercial and industrial hub of Kerala, is around 78 km away.
Mundakkayam, Pathanamthitta, Ranni, Kanjirappally, Kottayam, and Chenappady are the nearby places.
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How to Book Sabarimala Temple Darshan Tickets Online
How to Reach Sabarimala
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Mandala Pooja Pilgrimage Season
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Ayyappa Mantras
Pictures of Lord Ayyappa
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