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Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple

• Significance: One of the most famous Hindu pilgrimage centers in India
• Deity: Lord Ayyappa
• Location: Inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve
• Season: Mandala-Makaravilakku (Nov–Jan)
• Unique Feature: Open only during specific seasons; visited by over 40 million devotees annually
• Access: Trek from Pamba base camp (5.5 km uphill)