Pilgrim Facilities

Health Care Centres (Speciality & Super Speciality  Hospitals)- both Govt. and Private:

Medical College Hospital Kottayam, General Hospital Pathanamthitta, Cardiology centers at Pampa, Neelimala, Appachimedu and Sannidhanam are some of the hospitals where the Pilgrims can seek medical care.  There are two mobile units each at Pampa & Nilakkal with emergency facilities.

Cardiac Centres :

  • Appachimedu: 04735-202050
  • Neelimala    : 04735-203384

Pampa

  • Government Hospital    04735 - 203318
  • Govt.Homoeo Hospital    04735 - 203537
  • Govt.Ayurveda Hospital    04735 - 202536
  • SAHAS Hospital        04735 – 203350

Sannidhanam

  • Government Hospital    04735 - 202101
  • Govt. Homoeo Hospital    04735 - 202843
  • Govt. Ayurveda Hospital    04735 - 202102
  • SAHAS Hospital        04735 - 202080
  • NSS Hospital        04735 - 202010

 

Safe Zone project for safe journey of the pilgrims

The Safe Zone project is a joint project of the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department and the Kerala Road Safety Authority for the safety of pilgrims on Sabarimala roads. Pilgrims will receive the services of the Safe Zone, which covers an area of 400 km, until the end of the pilgrimage season. The aim is to ensure that the pilgrims have a safe pilgrimage season.
Among Guruswamis and drivers, short articles are distributed on the Safe Zone project in six languages on major check posts, toll booths, edathaavalams etc. Announcements have been arranged in Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu languages in Safe Zone areas, Patrolling vehicles, railway stations etc.
In addition to the Elavunkal Safe Zone Main Control Office, there will be two sub-divisions functioning at Erumeli and Kuttikkanam. 24 squads will be functioning at Elavunkal, Kuttikkanam and Erumeli 24 hours daily. Approximately 1 crore small and large vehicles are expected at the pilgrimage way. During this period, patrolling of four lakh km distance would be done. The ambulance services of the health department and the police will be used for immediate rescue operations in case of emergency and to bring the injured to the hospitals within a short time. In case of any issue with vehicles, they will be displaced so as to prevent any traffic congestion and will be repaired free of charge. Tire Puncture / Repair Mobile Unit is functioning at Elavankal for repair of vehicles up to 40 tonnes. In addition to it, 90 mechanical teams of 35 automakers are also active for action.

Safe Zone: Emergency Numbers

Safe Zone Project for the pilgrims visiting Sabarimala for Mandala-Makaravilakku Festival. Pilgrims can call the Safe Zone Helpline in case of any emergency including motor accidents: -

Elavunkal- 09400044991, 09562318181
Erumeli- 094 96367974, 08547639173
Kuttikkanam- 09446037100, 08547639176
Assistance is also available by email.
safezonesabarimala@gmail.com

 

Pampa :
404 fresh water pipes and 03 counters to distribute medicinal chukk water    

Sannidhanam :
306 fresh water pipes and 40 counters to distribute medicinal chukk water    

Nilaykkal :
1200  fresh water pipes and 08 counters to distribute medicinal chukk water   

In connection with Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage, 25 edathaavalam have been set up for pilgrims in Pathanamthitta district. Edathaavalam are under function 24 hours a day. Services of women police officers are available at all edathaavalam. Police Night Patrols are being deployed at all edathaavalam. Pilgrims are provided with bedding, food, drinking water and toilet facilities at all edathaavalam.

District Edathaavalams

  • Adoor Ezhamkulam Devi Temple
  • Panthalam Valiyakoyikkal Sree Dharmasastha Temple
  • Konni Moringamangalam Temple
  • Koduman Tholuzham Junction
  • Pathanamthitta edathaavalam
  • Omalloor Sree Rekthakanda Swami Temple
  • Malayaalappuzha Devi Temple
  • Aranmula Paardhasarathy Temple
  • Elanthoor Panchayath Stadium
  • Kozhanjeri Panchayath Stadium
  • Ayiroor Temple
  • Thelliyoor
  • Thiruvalla Muncipal Stadium
  • Meenthalakkara Sastha Temple
  • Ranni Edathaavalam Pazhavangadi
  • Ranni Ramapuram Temple
  • Koonamkara Sabari Saranaasrama
  • Perunad Edathaavalam
  • Perunad Yogamaayanda Asramam
  • Vadasseerikkara Cheriyakav Devi Temple
  • Vadasseerikkara Prayaar Maha Vishnu Temple
  • Perunad Kaakkaad Koyikka Dharmasastha Temple
  • Perunad Madaman Rishikesa Temple
  • Kulanada Sreekrishna Swami Temple
  • Kulanada Panchayath Edathaavalams

 

SABARIMALA SREE DHARMA SASTHA ANNADHANA TRUST

The internationally famous Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha temple is situated amidst the dense forest in the southernmost part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats.  The Temple attracts millions of pilgrims from all over India and abroad every year.

Lord Ayyappa, the presiding deity of Sabarimala temple is addressed by pilgrims as “Annadhana Prabhu”.  Therefore providing food to the pilgrims who come to Sabarimala is an act of devotion and is very close to Ayyappa Dharma.

The Travancore Devaswom Board, which is the governing body of Sabarimala temple has implemented free food scheme to the Sabarimala devotees, both at Sabarimala and Pampa including the idathavalams.  Since millions of pilgrims come to Sabarimala every year, this programme needs substantial resources for efficacious implementation. The Board has formed a Trust by name SABARIMALA SREE DHARMA SASTHA ANNADHANA TRUST with the main objective of providing free food to pilgrims visiting Sabarimala and other temples.

The Board has constructed an Annadhana Mandapam behind the Malikappuram Temple and it is the biggest one in India. The Board is equipped to serve free food for more than two lakhs pilgrims round the clock every day.

Contributions may be sent to:

The Executive Officer
Sabarimala Devaswom
Pathanamthitta District
Kerala
Phone:04735-202028    

Or

The Devaswom Accounts Officer, Travancore Devaswom Board
Devaswom Board Building, Nanthancode
Thiruvananthapuram (Phone:0471-2315837) Fax:0471-2315834,
Email: devaswomaccountsofficer@gmail.com

Contribution are to be send by means of crossed Demand Draft/Cheque drawn in favour of Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Annadhana Trust.  

The donations are exempted under section 80G (5) (vi) of the income Tax Act.

The Account Numbers for RTGS/NEFT transactions are:

Dhanalaxmi Bank
Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram
Account Number: 012601200000086   IFS Code DLXB0000275

HDFC Bank, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Account Number: 15991110000014 IFS Code HDFC0001599

Online donation will be accepted through the official website of Sabarimala www.sabarimala.tdb.org.in or through the net banking facility of Dhanalaxmi Bank or HDFC Bank. (www.dhanbank.com) and (www.hdfcbanks.com)

 

Privileges for contribution made under the Scheme:

Rupees Fifty Lakh
Annadhanam will be provided three times a day for ten years in the name of the donor/nominee
Rent-Free accommodation for five days in an year excluding four days preceding Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku.
Facilities for convenient Darsan.
Prasadam kit inclusive of Two Cans (250 ml each) of Aravana and Two packets of Appam for fifteen years.

Rupees Twenty-Five Lakh
Annadhanam will be provided three times a day for four years in the name of the donor/nominee
Rent-Free accommodation for three days in a year excluding four days preceding Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku.
Facilities for convenient Darsan.
Prasadam kit inclusive of Two Cans (250 ml each) of Aravana and Two packets of Appam for ten years.

Rupees Twenty Lakh
Annadhanam will be provided three times a day for three years in the name of the donor/nominee
Rent-Free accommodation for two days in a year excluding four days preceding Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku, for ten years.
Facilities for convenient Darsan.
Prasadam kit inclusive of Two Cans (250 ml each) of Aravana and Two packets of Appam for ten years.

Rupees Fifteen Lakh
Annadhanam will be provided three times a day for two years in the name of the donor/nominee
Rent-Free accommodation for three days in a year excluding four days preceding Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku for five years.
Facilities for convenient Darsan.
Prasadam kit inclusive of Two Cans (250 ml each) of Aravana and Two packets of Appam for ten years.

Rupees Ten Lakh
Annadhanam will be provided two times a day for two years in the name of the donor/nominee
Rent-Free accommodation for two days in a year excluding four days preceding Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku for five years.
Facilities for convenient Darsan.
Prasadam kit inclusive of Two Cans (250 ml each) of Aravana and Two packets of Appam for ten years.

Rupees Five Lakh
Annadhanam will be provided two times a day in a year, in the name of the donor/nominee
Rent-Free accommodation for one day in a year excluding four days preceding Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku for two years.
Facilities for convenient Darsan.
Prasadam kit inclusive of Two Cans (250 ml each) of Aravana and Two packets of Appam for ten years.

Rupees Three Lakhs
Annadhanam will be provided one time in a day for one year in the name of the donor/nominee
Rent-Free accommodation for one day in a year excluding four days preceding Mandala Pooja and Makaravilakku for one year.
Facilities for convenient Darsan.
Prasadam kit inclusive of Two Cans (250 ml each) of Aravana and Two packets of Appam for ten years.

A devotee can donate any amount in multiplies of Rs.100/-
The privileges will be extended to a nominee in the case of Firms, Companies and Joint Donors/Sponsors.  Individual Donors/Sponsors can also make use of the nomination facility, if they so desire.

Annadhanam under this scheme will be provided to all devotees, without limitation.

With the blessings of Lord Ayyappa. For and on behalf of Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Annadhana Trust
Devaswom Commissioner & Trustee
Devaswom Commissioner’s Office
Nanthencode, Thiruvananthapuram-695 003
Ph:0471-2315156, 2314288
Fax:0471-2315156
Email:Sabarimala.annadhanam@gmail.com

 

Pampa :
Total 346 toilets
60 Ladies Toilets
60 Bio Toilets
40 Bio Urinals
and in the traditional path to Sabarimala from Pampa,
10 Bio toilets and 36 Bio Urinals

Nilaykkal :
Total 1090 toilets
60 Bathrooms and 120 Urinals

Sannidhanam :
Total 1161 toilets
160 bathrooms
150 urinals    

 

Pampa:
Anadana mandapam at Pampa

Nilaykkal:
Anadana mandapam at Nilaykkal

Sannidhanam:
Annadana mandapam at Sannidhanam. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner available at there.

 

At Sannidhanam there is a special counter available for Prasadam distribution.

 

Rooms of various types available, as per rates below

Room Type

Rent Payable(12 hr)

Rent Payable(16 hr)

Total Rooms

Class A

250

350

138

Class B

400

600

71

Class C

450

650

276

Class D

500

700

2

Class E

650

850

64

Class F

750

1050

2

Class G

850

1150

4

Class H

975

1375

2

Class I

1125

1525

1

Class J

1200

1600

4

Class K

1600

2200

1

16 parking grounds with a total capacity of 9000 vehicles
Construction of another parking ground for 2000 vehicles is nearing completion.