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Malamakkavu Ayyappa Temple

Overview

  • •Malamakkavu Ayyappa Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to lord Ayyappan, located in Anakkara Panchayath in Palakkad district of Kerala.
  • •A special flower called "Chengazhinir Poovu" which is traditionally used as offering to deity is found and grown only in the temple pond.

Highlights

  • Malamakkavu Ayyappa Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to lord Ayyappan, located in Anakkara Panchayath in Palakkad district of Kerala.
  • A special flower called "Chengazhinir Poovu" which is traditionally used as offering to deity is found and grown only in the temple pond.
  • This temple was depicted in the Malayalam movie Neelathamera, though the film was recorded elsewhere as no permission was given to shoot the film on the temple premises.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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Malamakkavu Ayyappa Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to lord Ayyappan, located in Anakkara Panchayath in Palakkad district of Kerala. A special flower called "Chengazhinir Poovu" which is traditionally used as offering to deity is found and grown only in the temple pond.

It is about 5.8 km from central Kuttippuram.

The most comfortable months are November; February is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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