Sharamkuthi is one the last holy spots on the way to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. ‘Sharam’ means arrow. Legend has it that Lord Ayyappa and his followers after defeating the Marvapada (an army of thugs) discarded their weapons at Sharam Kutti. Today, first time visitors to the Sabarimala Shrine leave Sharakol, or arrows, they carry at Sharamkuthi.
First time Ayyappa devotees to the temple who follow and participate in the Petta Thulal from Erumeli to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple also leave their Sharakol at Sharamkuthi.
The Thrivabharanam Procession carrying the ornaments to be worn on Lord Ayyappa is given ceremonial welcome at Sharamkuthi.