Saramkuthi — Attraction in Kerala

Saramkuthi is very important pilgrim spot on the way to Sabarimala.. It lies on the traditional trekking path and is about 1 km from Sabari Peetam near Pampa. From here, a walk of 1.5 km leads to the Sannidhanam (Sabarimala). The Saramkuthi is known for the Saramkuthi Aal, a big banyan tree around, this is the a spot ,where it is believed , Ayyappa and his soldiers discarded their weapons after the liberation of Sabarimala temple from the domination of Udayanan .This act indicates the total shifting of this attention to personal spiritual advancement and to the renaissance of the Dharama Shaastha temple to the welfare of the whole mankind . It also symbolically indicates the potential evolutionary state in man , the realization of which would make all lethal weapons irrelevant in human society. Sharamkuttiyaal symbolisis that at a stage of his development man will have to inevitably discard his arms for a break through to a greater evolutionary stage and a super civilization. It is to be specially noted that only the kanni –ayyappa-s those who go on pilgrimage for the first time,are expected to bring the arrow. Others are supposed to have eradicated violence from their minds and refined themselves spiritually. The major festival here is the pallivetta, which is held on the eve of the `Arattu’.

The Story of Ayyappa and Malikapurottamma associated with Saramkuthi

On the left side of Ayyappa Shrine in Sabarimala is Malikapurathamma Devi's Shrine.This goddess is considered as Durga Devi and pooja rituals are performed as according to that.But legends are that she was Mahishi, the Demoness whom Ayyappa killed.She became a demoness as a curse and when lord Ayyappa killed her she transformed in to her original beautiful entity and requested Ayyappa to marry her.To console her Ayyappa made an agreement that he would marry her if no new Ayyappa Pilgrim come to Sabarimala in a Particular year. (New Pilgrims are called Kanni Ayyappans and they carry a small wooden arrow with them which they deposit at a spot known asSaramkuthy near the Ayyappa Temple as a custom and tradition)..Every year by seeing the thousands of arrows heaped there any body can understand that there was a flow of Kanni ayyappans(New Pilgrims)

The second legend is that Pandalam Principality Prince Ayyappa stayed and learned martial arts and yoga at a Kalari Center (Martial Arts and Archery Training Center) which was at Cherthala in Alleppey District and the Guru, who was the Master of Martial Arts was Kalari Panicker.He had a daughter by name Leela who was deeply interested and impressed about Ayyappa.She tried her level best to attract his attention and attain his love but Ayyappa sought eternal celibacy only.Ayyappa felt it bad to object her entreated request and the rest of the story is as stated earlier like he made a treaty that he would marry her if no new pilgrim come to Sabarimala in a particular year.

Two days prior to Makara Sankranti Day Malikapurottamma's Sanctum will be beautifully decorated like a Bride's residence.Devotees coming to Sabarimala on those days will bring Silk Sarees,Colourful Dresses,Make-up materials including talcum powder,kumkum,eyeliner,muscara,perfumes sandal wood paste,rose water,Gold Ornaments in different varietiessuch as necklaces, gold chains,bangles,ear rings,etc etc in plenty and some others will bring rice,vegetables,fruits,jaggery,provisions etc etc.The Deity will be beautifully adorned with best dresses and ornaments and make up given like a real Bride.Her temple will get ready as if for a marriage ceremony to take place as according to...

A divine experience.My second within a year and third time You need Shraddha Mental strength discipline and strong willpower.No matter how much you plan it will not work.When HE wills you can go. However Govt. and the board needs to do much more to keep the place clean.People coming from other states need to be made aware of what they can and can’t carry.Littering is to be banned. Crowd management and training is the need of the hour.People need to be patient and disciplined to not jump the queue . Regulating the people and crowd management is need of the hour.Else we will have a New Delhi railway station or Mahakumbh like stampede waiting to happen. Buying tickets for entry is fine .For Pooja I feel they oversell and one cannot participate.Regulate .Cops need to be more sensitive when the handle...

Devotional place, 1.Facilities near pamba river is not good, clock room charges are 70rs per bag if we bargain they will give 40rs per bag. 2.Cocanet price is 20rs and in season it's cost may be even 50rs i don't knew why it's cost is that much because Kerala is famous for cocanet. 3.if any one will walk by slepers there is slepers stand near temple.i think no one will walk by sleepers. 4.Available of mineral water is there it's free of cost. 5.Available of hospital is also there near temple. 6.there are few cottages we can stay. 7.To be fact 80percent of devoties are from TS and AP but the available of meals is less if there are meals also cost is too high and quantity is less.This has...