Question

Where is the Sabarimala temple located?
1. Kerala
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Odisha
4. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Kerala

The correct answer is Kerala.

• Sabarimala temple is a famous temple in Kerala.
• It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
• It is the ‘Sacred Abode of Lord Ayyappa’ and one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centre in India.
• The temple is open to people belonging to all religions.
• It is open for worship only during the days of Mandalapooja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and also during the first day of every Malayalam month.
• Pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days before going to Sabarimala.

• Famous pilgrimage sites in Kerala:
  • Anantha Padmanabha Temple.
  • Guruvayoor.
  • Attukal Bhagavathi Temple.
  • Thirunelly Temple.
  • Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple.

• Famous pilgrimage sites in Andhra Pradesh:
  • Tirupati.
  • Tirumala.
  • Ahobilam.
  • Antharvedi.
• Famous pilgrimage sites in Odisha:
  • Jagannath Temple Puri.
  • Konark Sun Temple.
  • Parsurameswara Temple.
  • Mukteshwar Temple.
• Famous pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra:
  • Elephanta Caves.
  • Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga.
  • Shirdi.
  • Ellora, Aurangabad.
  • Shani Shingapur.