Onmanorama takes a look at the fascinating origins, unique traditions and the much-storied barefoot trip to the abode of Lord Ayyappa.

Onmanorama takes a look at the fascinating origins, unique traditions and the much-storied barefoot trip to the abode of Lord Ayyappa.

Onmanorama takes a look at the fascinating origins, unique traditions and the much-storied barefoot trip to the abode of Lord Ayyappa.

The Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at Sabarimala evokes intense devotion among Ayyappa devotees. Many take the long and difficult trip to the hill shrine located in a jungle on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu after a stiff period of penance lasting for more than a month and they aim to do so every year in their lifetime. Onmanorama takes a look at the fascinating origins, unique traditions and the much-storied barefoot trip to the abode of Lord Ayyappa.

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