Sabarimala Pilgrimage Guidelines – Do’s and Don’ts for Devotees

Do’s

• Rest for 5 minutes after every 10-minute walk during the climb
• Use the traditional route: Marakoottam → Saramkuthy → Nadapanthal → Sannidhanam
• Follow the queue system to reach Pathinettampadi
• Use the Nadapanthal flyover for your return journey
• Use designated toilets and latrines for sanitation
• Check crowd status at Pampa before proceeding to Sannidhanam
• If using Dolly service, pay only at Devaswom counters and retain the receipt
• Cooperate with security checks at all checkpoints
• Approach police for assistance or to report suspicious activity
• Buy food only from licensed outlets
• Keep Pampa, Sannidhanam, and trekking paths clean
• Park only in designated parking areas
• Dispose of waste in waste bins
• Use medical centers and oxygen parlors if needed
• Ensure children, elderly, and Malikapurams wear ID cards with contact info
• If separated from your group, report to the nearest police aid post

Don’ts

• Do not use mobile phones inside temple premises
• No smoking at Pampa, Sannidhanam, or en route
• Avoid alcohol or drugs
• Do not jump or rush in queues
• Do not carry weapons or explosives
• Avoid unauthorized vendors
• Do not urinate or defecate outside designated areas
• Do not make extra payments for services
• Firecrackers are strictly prohibited
• Do not break coconuts on or near Pathinettampadi; use designated spots
• Do not kneel on the holy steps
• Do not use alternate return paths; only use Nadapanthal flyover
• Avoid resting at Upper Thirumuttam or Thanthrinada
• Do not spread ground mats (viris) on pathways at Nadapanthal or Lower Thirumuttam
• Do not use cooking gas or stoves at Sannidhanam
• Extinguish any open flames immediately after use
• Submit yourself and your baggage for security checks before climbing Pathinettampadi