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Chadayamangalam Kunjayyappa Temple - Replica Of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

Chadayamangalam Kunjayyappa temple is located at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district, Kerala. The temple is a replica of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple including the famous Pathinettampadi or 18 steps.

The subsidiary deities worshipped in the temple include Malikapurathamma and Ganapati.

The square-shaped sanctum sanctorum has the murti of Ayyappa in sitting posture.

The 18 steps leading to the shrine are gold-plated and padi puja are held on auspicious occasions.

Special rituals, pujas and lighting of lamp are held on Makaravilakku day.

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